Anna Daood

Chapters

Oil on Canvas (2024)

24” x 30”

$650

Artist Statement : 

I explore the intricate dynamics between individuals and their surroundings, seeking to capture both visible and unseen forces that shape human connection, whether through their presence or their absence. This journey is fueled by my fascination with how we observe and are observed, and how these interactions speak to deeper narratives of identity and experience. While I began with more traditional forms, my work has evolved to encompass contemporary

observations of people in their everyday routines. In my recent pieces, I’ve shifted perspectives, sometimes placing the viewer in the role of observer, and at other times making them the subject of the gaze. By juxtaposing these roles, I aim to evoke a reflection on the ways in which we participate in and witness the world around us. In each canvas, I invite the viewer to engage with these questions, using oil paint and unconventional formats to bridge the gap between tradition and modernity. Through narrative, portraiture, and the emotional weight of the mundane, I aim to create a space where viewers are drawn into a dialogue, one that challenges perceptions of human connection and the constant interplay between seeing and being seen.

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