The central theme of the Seven Stages of Grief is the change that a person goes through due to life-changing events such as loss, isolation, and shelter-in-place due to pandemic. From denial and frustration, through anger, depression, and bargaining, we reach acceptance, commitment, and rebuilding in life. Through my paintings and color, I walk along a path to achieve healing from my mother's unexpected death due to COVID-19.

The quality, direction, arrangement and orientation of lines that I use in my work evoke and symbolize the emotional state, as if through color and brushstrokes I am allowed to expose the inside of a soul. I use watercolor and masking fluid to achieve a layered look just as our psyche is. I want the viewer to experience the emotions with me.

Some of the pieces from this collection are available for purchase by inquiry. Please refer to the catalogue and inquire via email hello@nataliashevchenko.com