julia hepburn

Anonymous said...: What is going on here? A giant beaver, an old lady? I could puzzle over this work for a long time.; 11:39 AM

Julia Hepburn

: In my work, I attempt to reclaim the innocence and curiosity of childhood.

Each compartmentalized piece displays a single scene with virtually no context. Viewers are encouraged to use their imaginations in order to develop a narrative explaining the scene.

The use of small, doll-sized scenes, not only draws people in physically, but also makes the darker imagery less threatening, permitting the viewer to assign a wide range of moods to the work depending on their personal interpretation.

The unnatural size also allows viewers to feel as though they are looking at a world completely separate from their own, where the rules that govern their own lives do not necessarily apply.

Many of the works emphasize our relationship with the natural world; something that, much like innocence, I believe is lost as we grow older. This connection to the natural world is most clearly illustrated in my paintings.

The works reflect my desire to re-insert myself into the natural order and often exhibit my tendency to assign human personalities to animals.

-Julia Hepburn, Toronto, ON, Canada

CONTACT: julia_hepburn@hotmail.com

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