Jeanne Goodman

Artist Statement

The Cairn 2”… The word cairn originated in Gaelic, meaning “mound of stones.” The Cairn’s primary purpose for the Celts, Native Americans, and other bygone cultures was to mark an area as sacred ground. This drawing, “The Cairn”, is part of a series exploring the impact of conflict on women in war zones today. The contour of these bodies suggests the shape of a Cairn.. Although emotionally crushed by what they and their loved ones have experienced, the embrace of embrace of these women
also suggests stability, strength and resilience. While they console one another they create a sacred space. As they work to
heal, they forge path forward through the complicated landscape of their broken world.

Using watercolor, colored pencil, and Neocolor II water-soluble pastels.Then when used as a wash the watercolor establishes atmosphere and movement. Neocolor pastels bring an immediacy and physicality to the surface.