HAPPY CHAPTERS

Three book sources were combined for this series of ten pieces. Juxtaposing harsh realty with self-help hope.


2014

‘Pop-up’ collage assemblage, image transfer,

polyurethane on wood; pine and walnut

9” x 5 1/2” each.

Unhappiness Is Easy-Happiness Takes Work

The Mind Plays A Role

There Is No Good Definition of Happiness

Comparing Ourselves with Others

Equating Happiness with Success

Fear and Avoidance of Pain

Expectations

The World Has Too Much Pain

Seeing Yourself as a Victim

Happiness Is a By-product

Created for Happy Medium exhibition

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