Nan Goodship
State of Heart
Several years ago, I embarked on a journey, painting on one-foot square canvases, with each piece subtly hinting at the theme of love. The heart, a universally acknowledged symbol, serves as the focal point in this artistic exploration. My intention was to delve deeper than mere sentimentality, aiming to capture the essence of love in all its forms, whether it’s perceptible to us or not. These heart representations vary widely, mirroring the diverse states of human emotion: at times, they appear dry and cracked, symbolizing vulnerability or hardship; at other times, they are playful, joyous, or even reserved, reflecting the multifaceted nature of love. A portion of these heart paintings pays homage to other artists, drawing inspiration from their works, while others are more abstract, merely suggesting the shape of a heart. I often display these canvases in a series, arranged to create a dialogue amongst themselves.
Heart for Keith Haring
Acrylic
12"x12"
Balanced Heart
Acrylic
12"x12"
Heart Cracked and Dry
Acrylic
12"x12"
Heart for Franz Marc
Acrylic
12"x12"
Heart for Sylvia Tait
Acrylic
12"x12"
Heart of Blue
Acrylic
12"x12"
Heart of Crocus Acrylic
Acrylic
12"x12"
Heart of Different Energies
Acrylic
12"x12" SOLD
Heart of Early Spring
Acrylic
12"x12"
Heart of Fortune
Acrylic
12"x12"
Heart of Gary Oak
Acrylic
12"x12"
Heart of Gold and Growth
Acrylic
12"x12"
Heart of the Night
Acrylic
12"x12"
Heart of the Salmon Cycle
Acrylic
12"x12"
Heart of the Universe
Acrylic
12"x12"
Heart of Vulnerability
Acrylic and Thread
12"x12"
Heart of Young
Acrylic
12"x12"
Hide and Seek Heart
Acrylic
12"x12"
Nest Heart
Acrylic
12"x12"
Pop Art Heart
Acrylic
12"x12"
Quilted Heart
Acrylic
12"x12"
Stargazer Heart
Acrylic
12"x12"
Transforming Heart
Acrylic
12"x12"
Transparent Heart
Mixed Media
12"x12"
Woven Heart
Acrylic
12"x12"