Roberta Allen / Artist / Writer / Teacher

Despite centuries of psychological theory, philosophical inquiry, and neurological research, the mind remains an enduring mystery. Unlike the brain—a tangible organ—the mind is intangible, represent-ing our thoughts, emotions, and consciousness: the very process of perceiving and experiencing the world.

 

In Mind Matters,I explore conscious-- ness, often with humor or irony.  Language becomes a material of its own, shaping what we see. Through concise texts that appear factual yet reveal subjective perspectives, I delve into how the mind operates. Visible form is given to internal states that move between the pragmatic and the spiritual, tracing the subtle boundary between what we think and what we are. II create an interplay between conceptual and physical information, nudging the viewer towards  introspection and self-awareness.  

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Gold and copper inks on black paper, each 12 x 9 inches.
Random selections from 100+ drawings. Click image to enlarge.