Impermanence

Fragility and strength surround us—sometimes in equal measure, sometimes in dramatic unbalance, and often in direct relationship. Our fear may arise in response to another’s strength, yet within that fear we find our own strength, and from it, hope. Regardless of which emotion is dominant at any one moment, it will change, as impermanence is the one constant in life.

 In this series, Gillies strives to align physical and mental realities, exploring the temporary and human connections between fear and hope and each other. Her work embodies strong, honest responses to those emotional environments.

 This collection is created with a mixture of plaster and pigments in a technique based on traditional frescoing.