Untitled 2020

Editor: This intriguing piece, titled "Untitled" by Sandra Chevrier, was created in 2020 using mixed media—a combination of drawing and collage on paper. I am struck by the contrast between the detailed comic book imagery and the unfinished quality of the female portrait; the subject looks like she is emerging. What is your take? Curator: The formal elements create a fascinating dialogue. Observe how the fragmented collage disrupts the smooth contours of the drawn face. The juxtaposition forces a reading of the portrait's surface, exposing layers both literal and figurative. Editor: Do you mean how the different mediums change how we see the artwork? Curator: Precisely. The incompleteness of the drawing challenges our perception, while the superimposition of bold comic book panels provides a counterpoint, inviting a discourse about the duality and dynamism of the female form in the context of popular culture. It’s impossible to ignore the impact the artist is intending with these structural juxtapositions. Notice the colour palette as well – muted washes set against the vivid primary colours of the comics. What message is created from the use of contrasting saturation? Editor: So, the artist might be exploring tensions within representation itself by disrupting our usual way of viewing the human face. I guess that contrast is crucial. Curator: Exactly. And, the artist manipulates form to reveal layers of meaning and visual complexity in relation to a specific subject matter. Editor: Thanks. Looking closely at the artistic strategies does deepen the viewing experience here, offering insight into its intent and function.