‘The Demise of My Happily Ever After’ by MaLynda Poulsen

Well, the title of this exhibition couldn’t be more timely. MaLynda Poulson’s new paintings focus on loss and grief. Her animal stand-ins are in trouble. For a certain segment of the American population, we certainly understand her turmoil. Poulsen said, “An interesting transition that took place in this series was my own shift from the role of princess to what? Evil witch? Are those my only two choices in this paradigm? So not only do I lose everything, but I become a bitter evil witch?” I predict there will be a slew of anti-Trump art soon. While this series was not painted because of the election, let’s put Poulsen at the front of the line.

THROUGH NOV. 27

Garner Narrative Contemporary Fine Art
Times vary | Free
642 E. Market St.
303-7259
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‘The Demise of My Happily Ever After’ by MaLynda Poulsen

Jo Anne Triplett is the contributing visual arts editor at LEO Weekly. She’s a past member of the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Public Art, was the content advisor on the Glassworks Building video, and has written for Louisville Magazine, Kentucky Homes and Gardens and the national publication Glass Craftsman. Jo Anne came to Louisville from Washington, D.C. where she worked as a researcher and writer for the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

 

 

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