30 UPSTAIRS GALLERY
Wellington, New Zealand
The Light of My Shadow
21.08.2015 -12.09.2015
Veronica Green's solo exhibition, "The Light of My Shadow," explores the complex interplay between light and darkness, personal identity, and the viewer's engagement with their own shadow. Held at the 30 Upstairs Gallery, Green, born in Wellington, New Zealand in 1984, intricately weaves symbolic themes, historical references, and personal iconography into a dense network of visual references within her work.
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Green's approach encourages viewers to reflect on their relationship with their own shadow, delving into themes of double animism and symbology. Analysing the shadow, for Green, is akin to a unique form of psychoanalysis. She confronts her dark, undesired traits, emphasising the necessity of acknowledging and integrating these aspects to full accept one's identity.
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Her use of phosphorescent paint adds a dynamic element to her pieces, highlighting both real and fictitious components. This technique transforms the canvas depending on the presence or absence of light, creating a dual nature in her work. By day, her art depicts poignant yet deceptively simple landscapes. In darkness, however, these scenes shift to reveal a dreamlike allure, engaging viewers in a continuous oscillation between immersion and emergence. Light, therefore, becomes a pivotal element, shaping the viewer's experience and the work's interpretation.