Diptych paintings reflecting the situational awareness we are encouraged to possess to safely navigate urban settings. These safety measures, while necessary, bring discomfort at times when I am just trying to enjoy myself. In these images I wanted to represent the serene feelings I have while going a for quick, sunset drive or a simple walk through a park, listening to music. However, in each image I am doing what is advised to keep my awareness for lurking dangers: holding a set of keys to use as a weapon; taking one earbud out so as to hear an unwelcomed advance of danger. Despite the sereneness in the background the viewer is faced with these tactics and a figure that represents a crime scene chalk outline, suggesting that the worst has occurred. Suddenly the sereneness now represents a different realm.

Name Of Artist (So You Are Searchable!)

Colleen Couch

Exact Dimensions

36" x 36"

Year Created

2025

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Signature is on the back side of each painting.

Materials

Acrylic painting on wood panel. Gold leaf details. Preserved butterflies laminated in handmade abaca paper, stretched over steel wire.