Ms. Tom's inspirations frequently come from her subconscious, often
evoking female identity, empowerment and cultural relations. She uses iconic symbols to
expose/explore our perceptions, and to instill positive, forward thinking visions. These
symbols invoke multiple meanings, and include dress forms, East/West imagery, and a host
of surrealist perspectives such as interior landscapes and mindscapes. Indeed, her work is
frequently referred to as "cultural surrealism."
Tradition Withdrawal, 2003
40" x 30", acrylic on canvas
"Society
teaches women to compete with each other and not to develop a nurturing attitude towards
one another. Some of my paintings are speaking to women to empower themselves, or to honor
their intuition or to hear their voices. Because once you start honoring yourself, you
begin to nurture other women. I think if we start doing that, a lot of ills in society may
be cured."
Aspirations, 2003
digital iris print on canvas
edition of 99
"Explore your own interior. The significance of what lies
inside."
Conscience Explored, 2002
36" x 48", acrylic on canvas
"The dress forms represent the human spirit. They may exist in
different environments, elaborately clothed, or their interiors become an exposed psychic
landscape, regardless of these dress forms surroundings and embellishments, their
essential core, the human spirit, remains a constant."
Endless Possibilities, 2002
16" x 20", acrylic on canvas
Collected
"A
route of escape from gender stereotypes, or a welcome vessel to share female energy."
Prom Dress (Refuge), 2001
12" x 12", acrylic on wood
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Ms. Tom's inspirations frequently come from her subconscious, often
evoking female identity, empowerment and cultural relations. She uses iconic symbols to
expose/explore our perceptions, and to instill positive, forward thinking visions. These
symbols invoke multiple meanings, and include dress forms, East/West imagery, and a host
of surrealist perspectives such as interior landscapes and mindscapes. Indeed, her work is
frequently referred to as "cultural surrealism."
"Society
teaches women to compete with each other and not to develop a nurturing attitude towards
one another. Some of my paintings are speaking to women to empower themselves, or to honor
their intuition or to hear their voices. Because once you start honoring yourself, you
begin to nurture other women. I think if we start doing that, a lot of ills in society may
be cured."
"Explore your own interior. The significance of what lies
inside."
"The dress forms represent the human spirit. They may exist in
different environments, elaborately clothed, or their interiors become an exposed psychic
landscape, regardless of these dress forms surroundings and embellishments, their
essential core, the human spirit, remains a constant."
"A
route of escape from gender stereotypes, or a welcome vessel to share female energy."
Amit May Fine Arts