Dry Point
Exhibition Text
"The Weeping Children" is a Expressionist piece that demonstrates repetition, contrast in colors, and lines. It was made to portray the message of the struggles of a single illegal immigrant having to take care of their kids, and trying to move ahead giving them a better life. It incorporates aspects from; Henri Matisse's use of repetition in "the Dance" and Pablo Picasso's nonverbal communication through facial expressions. Combining both inspirations helps me portray this struggle that is not talked about but is happening on a daily basis.