Field of Tension
Kelly Parks Snider 2006
Mixed media
Panel measurements: 28"x 28"

Field of Tension is my response to the world's unending pursuit of commercial happiness. Confusing media noises are wrongfully calling us to listen to those in our world who dominate-the so-called-attractive, the rich and successful. The pursuit of what our culture considers “happiness” can leave us feeling full of despair. All of us are in a constant material pursuit of conspicuous consumptions, always living for what is out of reach... fine clothes, the fountain of youth, beautiful things to buy. The unending pursuit often leaves us feeling tense, anxious and obsessed... always wanting more and more… always reinforcing our differences.

We seem anguished by this offensive intrusion into our lives, exhausted by a non-essential contest. We must depart from this contest. The alternative is incomprehensible. More art at www.kellyparkssnider.com.