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Olivia
Written by Amber Cunningham
The striking imagery used within this conceptual piece by Owey Ramos is captivating in its entirety. The eyes are first drawn
to the main images which occupy the majority of the canvas and appear to depict a juxtaposition between an innocent child and
a menacing dragon - the gummy bear and minnie mouse ears also reinforce this main observation of childhood innocence.
The kingfisher in its swooping stance attacks the dragon in a sensitive part of the skull; whilst a crimson piece of material
appears to act as a barrier between the dragon and the child. During this battle, the child is posed in what looks like a
self-comforting/ rejective stance and what is perhaps the most ominous element of this piece is the lava and crumbling floor
beneath the child's feet - it suggests that no matter the outcome of the kingfisher vs. dragon battle, the child remains on
unsafe ground. It is also observed in the artist's style that he uses anatomically correct hearts for his paintings as opposed
to the symbol of a heart and all incorporate healthy flesh and blood tone colours of pink and red. However, the drained colours
used on this piece make the heart appear rejected and of belonging to the dragon - this contrast is noticed against the vibrant
dress the child is wearing. Another observation to the artist's style is the use of clouds, the majority observed in paintings
to date are predominantly white - like the rose in place of the child's face. An apple core can be seen placed on the ground
which is widely known in the art world as being an ambiguous symbol which can present many meanings - of which only the artist knows.
This leads to the last image of this stunning piece, a side profile of a face which occupies the space a lightning storm is present
- although it is so subtle, one questions whether they are merely experiencing pareidolia.
Emergence #1
Written by Amber Cunningham
One of his latest expression art pieces from this year (2022). Owey Ramos used a sporadic mix of hand and brushstrokes to form this
aesthetically pleasing piece. Although the placements of the shapes and colours are not predetermined by the artist, they do appear
to possess a sense of balance. In addition, although this style is not intended to represent recognisable forms, viewers have
experienced pareidolia… to interpreting a cityscape… and even waterfalls in a cave system. With regard to the latter, it is as though
a photograph of a place was captured, but the camera moved causing a blur to the details.
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