Bubblegum Wisdom
This piece is a mixed media portrait born from nostalgia and empowerment. Constructed from vintage book pages, sheet music, and bold ink lines, the piece captures a confident, modern woman who chews through life with style and resilience. The collage elements—fragments of literature, lyrics, and affirming words like “PEACE,” “LOVE,” and “STRENGTH”—serve as a tapestry of inner thoughts and outward identity. The bubblegum becomes a playful rebellion, while the surrounding text whispers messages of balance, courage, and creativity. Through this work, I explore how ordinary materials and fleeting expressions can reveal timeless truths.
Details
- FramingUnframed
- SignatureHand-signed by Artist
- Visual QualitiesPastel Colors
- ClassificationOriginal
Name Of Artist (So You Are Searchable!)
Kristie Donathan
Medium
- Collage
- Mixed Media
- Painting
Exact Dimensions
11x14
Year Created
2025
Materials
Stretched finished edge canvas collage and acrylic paint
Medium & Techniques
- Mixed Media
- Exposed Canvas
- Representational Abstract
Subject Matter
- Figure
- Pop Culture
- Text
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About the listing author
Kristie Donathan is a retired educator and lifelong advocate for the arts, based on Colorado’s Western Slope. With decades of experience in early childhood education and…
Kristie Donathan is a retired educator and lifelong advocate for the arts, based on Colorado’s Western Slope. With decades of experience in early childhood education and…