Amy McCormac

Lives and works in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Artist statement

Therapy taught me that misunderstandings and missed connections in my family created anxiety, depression and damaging patterns of behavior. To explore the impact of these responses, I paint cinematic works depicting specific emotional moments between myself and my family. I portray internal conflicts, ambivalence and confrontations. Color and abstraction heighten the psychological and emotional temperature of the figures in the work. In a society that promotes a false narrative of family and motherhood, I strive to present a more authentic picture. My work is raw, humorous and compassionate.

Artwork