Dawson's work will be familiar to those who have watched the Chicago scene over the last decade and a half. In her newest work, Dawson unites objects from the natural environment and autobiographical elements with surreal, dream-like imagery to create work of both physical and emotional depth and complexity. Layers of paint are etched, scratched and subtracted to create a history and to conjure memories. Says Dawson, "My work evolves from an observation of our natural world, our social circles and our internal psyche. In my work I weave images from past cultures, myths and folklore along with symbolic elements of modern life. I paint intuitively and playfully employing various mediums along the way. I consider my work an observation, meditation and celebration of life."
Day Dream, oil and mixed media on panel, 18x18
Sky, oil and mixed media on panel, 20x20
Twister, oil and mixed media on panel, 24x18
Washed Ashore, oil and mixed media on panel, 22x18
Take the Night, oil and mixed media on panel, 24x18
Future Life, oil and mixed media on panel, 19x16
The Gift, oil and mixed media on panel, 18x26
Free Bird, oil and mixed media on panel, 18x20
This Land, oil and mixed media on panel, 20x20
Time Out, oil and mixed media on panel, 26x16
Upon a Time, oil and mixed media on panel, 24x14
Superstition, oil and mixed media on panel, 36x32
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