Tightly Wound
Tightly Wound
This painting depicts that feeling you have when there is so much going on, you feel like you might explode. The bold, colorful shapes contrasted with energetic lines reinforce the feeling of being tightly would. The following poem by the artist, Susan Lackey, is the inspiration for this artwork.
Too much going on and tightly wound
Will wear you out. That’s what I’ve found.
So, take a deep breath and find your ground.
So happy you’ll be, without a frown.
14 inches x 14 inches
wax pastel
Bristol paper
The Life Gestures Collection
A gesture is the movement of a hand or something in a hand to express an idea or meaning. The paintings in this collection represent how artist, Susan Lackey, interprets and expresses human feelings or human actions. Some are humorous and some are serious in spirit. However, all are intriguing.