''Central to Rowe’s paintings is her ability to represent the universality of different beings. Self-professed as someone who “can’t stand superficiality,” Rowe avoids paintings of the traditional human form. Instead, she explains, “I try to focus on spirit, energy, nature and all of the complexities [of] a human being that tends to be compromised.” Her figures are emotive and evocative, yet don’t possess traits that ascribe them to any particular racial group or demographic. They don’t wear recognizable clothes or bear specific cultural markings; they are also rarely placed in settings identifiable as a certain time or place.'' (Full Interview)
— Vee Hua, Filmmaker and Editor in Chief of Seattle, Washington based Redefine Magazine.
Vee is an extraordinary interviewer. She has the rare gift of listening and caring. You can find more of her work here: https://redefinemag.net/author/vivian-hua/
As an artist it is important to tell the truth. Without truth in art, what is there? Sometimes truths sting and sometimes there is a stigma attached to being honest, almost like being honest isn't ok if it makes someone else uncomfortable. The unpleasant reality is that not everyone's experiences are pleasant and most people, understandably, keep quiet about those unpleasantries. Everyone has a choice in sharing or not sharing the history behind their art. Most people have a thing or a novel of organic things that have in one way or another contributed to who they are and how they see things. There is nothing wrong with being honest in sharing personal experiences without embellishments as it relates to artistic expression and healing. (stroll to bottom of post)
With that being said, it is paramount that one not dwell on things. And it is crucial to understand that a handful of crappy, terrible people are not the whole world and should not be used to judge others.