
Before I Was Me
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These works are my first for social justice. I began this work for me and my healing after misery from serious health issues and an abusive relationship. Quickly I realized these paintings are for anyone who has suffered abuse of the creative self or abusive control, hateful criticism, condemnation, or judgment of differences one may have from the advertised perfect human and what society renders “good” or “acceptable.”
The underpaintings are full of life, movement, texture, color, breath and freedom. The subsequent layers cover up the free life and represent rules, laws, expectations of others, abusive control, bullying, and any abusive behavior toward another, which causes one to lose the self.
Do you see yourself?

Before I Was Me 1
Oil & Cold Wax on Canvas
18" x 18" x 2.25"
Contact: JRB ART Gallery
405-528-6336

Before I Was Me 2
Oil & Cold Wax on Canvas
18" x 18" x 2.25"
Contact: JRB ART Gallery
405-528-6336

Before I Was Me 3
Oil & Cold Wax on Canvas
18" x 18" x 2.25"
Contact: JRB ART Gallery
405-528-6336

Before I Was Me 4
Oil & Cold Wax on Canvas
20" x 20" x 1.5"
Contact: JRB ART Gallery
405-528-6336

Before I Was Me 5
Oil & Cold Wax on Canvas
18" x 18" x 2.25"
Contact: Karen Mosbacher

Before I Was Me 6
Oil & Cold Wax on Canvas
18" x 18" x 2.25"
Contact: Karen Mosbacher

Before I Was Me 7
Oil & Cold Wax on Canvas
20" x 20" x 1.5"
Contact: Karen Mosbacher

Before I Was Me 8
Oil & Cold Wax on Canvas
20" x 20" x 1.5"
Contact: Karen Mosbacher

Before I Was Me 9
Oil & Cold Wax on Canvas
20" x 20" x 1.5"
Contact: Karen Mosbacher

Before I Was Me 10
Oil & Cold Wax on Canvas
18" x 18" x 2.25"
Contact: Karen Mosbacher

Before I Was Me 11
Oil & Cold Wax on Canvas
30" x 30" x 2"
Contact: Karen Mosbacher

Before I Was Me 12
Oil & Cold Wax on Canvas
30" x 30" x 2"
Contact: Karen Mosbacher

Before I Was Me 13
Oil & Cold Wax on Canvas
30" x 30" x 2"
Contact: Karen Mosbacher

Before I Was Me 14
Oil & Cold Wax on Canvas
30" x 30" x 2"
Contact: Karen Mosbacher

Before I Was Me 15
Oil & Cold Wax on Canvas
30" x 30" x 2"
Contact: Karen Mosbacher

Before I Was Me 16
Oil & Cold Wax on Canvas
40" x 40" x 2"
Contact: Karen Mosbacher

Before I Was Me 17
Oil & Cold Wax on Canvas
40" x 40" x 2"
Contact: Karen Mosbacher

Before I Was Me 18
Oil & Cold Wax on Canvas
40" x 40" x 2"
Contact: Karen Mosbacher