#8. “JK ROWLING SYNDROME” (Reflection While Painting “Buon Appetito!”)
Painting—Grapes (Red)
Reflection: J K ROWLING SYNDROME
JK Rowling discussed her sadness/loss as she completed the Harry Potter series. Though my work isn’t of the same magnitude or duration as Rowling’s, her sentiments resonate with me. My Biennale exhibit has been a year-long project—a huge part of my daily identity. I’ve known such overwhelming expreriences before—for instance, after completing each one of my published (and unpublished) books and each one of my academic degrees (BA, MA, Ph.D., Fine Arts Diploma). Even for the type of person who puts their all into what they do (professionally, academically, personally) build-up and pull-back can be immense. They’re also a special gift to be treasured—sadly not in everyone’s reach.
