In the Comfort of my Island

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When I was a child, some of the adults around me made me believe that being an introvert was wrong. I was constantly pushed into changing how I was but I never did. Having extrovert cousins and aunts that loved gossiping and bullying made it even worse (and they lived 2 blocks from my house!). I am not going to say that this caused me great harm but annoying it was. VERY annoying. Part of me believed that there was something wrong with me. Obviously, years later, life taught me that I am perfectly fine and there's more people like me than the ones I describe above. It turns out, I am the normal one, lol. This painting is NOT about those people. This painting is about the wonderful life introverts can have. Being able to be alone, with ourselves, is a gift in itself. When I am in "my island" I feel at peace. "My island" is a place where creativity and productivity happens, hours can go by without me knowing (until it gets dark, lol). I get all my energy when I am in "my island." The world needs more of us, introverts (yes the world also needs extroverts as long as they are not gossipers and bullies).

This whimsical painting measures 24x18 inches with a depth of 1.5". The sides were painted so it does not need a frame. It's ready to hang!

Responses (5)

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Joseph Balletta Artist

May 11, 2022

I like your representations . I have some art up on this platform too but I also like to write so if you wish I would invite you to check out my article : " Fathers and Sons" at josephballetta.substack.com

In the future I will attempt to critique your art and I hope it will be something you like.

Alicia Puig Critic

May 10, 2022

Isolation has without a doubt taken on a new meaning since 2020. Upon first glance, this painting evokes an uncanny feeling of loneliness in presenting the viewer with a solitary dwelling perched high atop the uppermost branches of an otherwise barren and deserted island. Is someone meant to spend a rather extreme period of quarantine here? But as you linger on the composition, despite questioning how one would even reach such remote quarters, you begin to visualize basking in the warm sunlight that shines on the verdant trees and glitters on the surface of the tranquil waters below. In the absence of waves, you imagine hearing only the faintest sounds of the sea lapping at the island’s rocky shores or a subtle breeze whistling through the lush greenery. As the surrealist narrative in the painting unfolds, it becomes evident that this isn’t meant to be a place where one would feel trapped from the outside world. It is quite the opposite, in fact. In titling the work “In the Comfort of my Island”, Llanes underscores the notion of this enchanting scene being one of serenity. That the island and trees are fully enveloped by soft hues of blue adds to the sense of calm. Both her choice of subject and the deftly detailed manner in which she executes it allow her to successfully achieve her aim of creating a peaceful, dreamlike image.