The Fall of Icarus – an artist statement

Dustie Pierce pulls light from the darkest patches of black canvas… Traditional painters start with white terrain and flood it with shades until an image is articulated. Dustie uses lighter colors to express her details so the oils can pop out and say “Hey! Pay attention, I’m talking to you.” I say this because when you look at one of Dustie’s paintings, you can’t help but pay attention. Each brush stroke adds to the design the way a line from a book would develop a narrative. Dustie has donated an original painting she created for the PHOENIX FALLING short film, her Icarus has flown from the cloth and has become quite the co-star. Below is her painting and artist statement.

“The harmony of seeing the way the Phoenix Falling crew interacts with one another is mirrored in the harmony I find in working on this project. The tale of Icarus, Louise, and my struggle as an artist to maintain a balance between the euphoria which comes with the acceptance of one’s work and the desolation that invades as one faces obstacles, frustrations, and failures coalesced in the midst of my research and preparation for painting Icarus. The moment one begins to fall is not always apparent, but with careful observation one can ascertain that something is not quite right. A sense of unease creeps in as doubt invades. Am I falling, flying, or maintaining that elusive balance between the two?” – Dustie Pierce

Original art by Dustie Pierce

More blogs featuring Phoenix Falling and Dustie Pierce:
Behind PHOENIX FALLING
1st production still – Phoenix Falling Prologue
Phoenix Falling Short Film Audition – CASTING CALL
Louise Swanson, Character Sketch, Project Phoenix

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