'Just Hoping I Seem Underwhelmed' is one of five original paintings from the 'Pretty Words, Ugly Truths' collection, inspired by the song The Hand by Annabelle Dinda.

'Just Hoping I Seem Underwhelmed' explores female authorship, or lack thereof. It's an emotional reaction to how male voices are often treated as superior and truth. The bright yet subtle colour palette mixed with the imagery highlights the thematic distress, with abstract elements of brushstrokes, oil pastels and spatter giving the painting action and energy. 

'Pretty Words, Ugly Truths' explores the idea of translating songs about the female experience into visual artwork and is the first project by Darci Lauren that incorporates essay writing (see the 'Pretty Words, Ugly Truths' zine for more info). The collection of artworks has had two exhibitions - a two month solo show at Gaumont Coffee in Worcester, UK as well as a group show for emerging artists called 'Beyond the Studio', supported by the Worcester Arts Collective. 

Artwork Details

• Title: Just Hoping I Seem Underwhelmed

• Artist: Darci Lauren

• Medium: Acrylic, gouache and oil pastel on paper.

• Original artwork (one of a kind)

• Framed and ready to hang

• NOTE: there is some slight damage to the frame. There are some small scratches on the front of the frame (on both the left and right side). They are only noticeable when the light reflects on it and doesn't impede on the image at all.

Dimensions

• Artwork size: A3 (16.5" x 11.7" x 0.5")
  

• Framed size: A2 (24.8" x 17.7" x 1")

Ideal for collectors of original contemporary art and modern interiors, Just Hoping I Seem Underwhelmed offers a quiet yet confident presence within any space.