Handle Negatives by Edges Only
Two-Dimensional Wall Art > Paintings (Mixed Media)
35 x 35 x 1.5
$1,200.00
Artwork #
347
Artist's Statement
My painting contains vintage 35mm film negatives pushed to the edges of the piece, and features my robot Sophia in the center, surrounded by symbols of peace and love. The title “Handle Negatives by Edges Only” is from text that appears on packets of processed film. A second interpretation of the phrase encourages us to focus on the positive, being careful about how much negativity we allow into our lives.
My husband and I have adopted the mantra “Happy, Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise,” and I have created robot characters to promote each word. Sophia’s name means “wisdom.” I associate her with curiosity and learning. The colors in the flowers around her are based on Pride flags and the U.S. flag. I included them to promote acceptance of all people, and with the hope that the voters in the U.S. come together to make wise choices in this year’s election.
Artist
Johnny Botts
Contact Information
johnny@johnnybotts.com
