What is in the Past
28x36 oil painting
This evocative oil painting by Katie Elkins portrays a haunting and surreal aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Dominated by a palette of muted, cool tones, the artwork features two central figures with flowing red hair, symbolizing strength, resilience, and renewal. The larger figure, with her braids cascading down, cradles a child in a reflective body of water, emphasizing themes of protection and care amidst devastation.
The background reveals a snowy mountainous landscape dotted with scattered homes, smoke rising from chimneys, and a winding path connecting them. This setting conveys a remote, affected community grappling with nature’s force. Broken railroad tracks cutting through the water serve as a poignant metaphor for disrupted lives and infrastructure.
Elkins’ use of water and reflection conveys depth and fluidity, embodying the emotional and physical consequences of the hurricane. The imagery captures both loss and hope, evoking a sense of unity and survival in the face of overwhelming challenges.After Helene. The railroad is in the river. Mud is everywhere. Normal is gone and the past is everywhere and nowhere to be found all at once.
28x36 oil painting
This evocative oil painting by Katie Elkins portrays a haunting and surreal aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Dominated by a palette of muted, cool tones, the artwork features two central figures with flowing red hair, symbolizing strength, resilience, and renewal. The larger figure, with her braids cascading down, cradles a child in a reflective body of water, emphasizing themes of protection and care amidst devastation.
The background reveals a snowy mountainous landscape dotted with scattered homes, smoke rising from chimneys, and a winding path connecting them. This setting conveys a remote, affected community grappling with nature’s force. Broken railroad tracks cutting through the water serve as a poignant metaphor for disrupted lives and infrastructure.
Elkins’ use of water and reflection conveys depth and fluidity, embodying the emotional and physical consequences of the hurricane. The imagery captures both loss and hope, evoking a sense of unity and survival in the face of overwhelming challenges.After Helene. The railroad is in the river. Mud is everywhere. Normal is gone and the past is everywhere and nowhere to be found all at once.
28x36 oil painting
This evocative oil painting by Katie Elkins portrays a haunting and surreal aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Dominated by a palette of muted, cool tones, the artwork features two central figures with flowing red hair, symbolizing strength, resilience, and renewal. The larger figure, with her braids cascading down, cradles a child in a reflective body of water, emphasizing themes of protection and care amidst devastation.
The background reveals a snowy mountainous landscape dotted with scattered homes, smoke rising from chimneys, and a winding path connecting them. This setting conveys a remote, affected community grappling with nature’s force. Broken railroad tracks cutting through the water serve as a poignant metaphor for disrupted lives and infrastructure.
Elkins’ use of water and reflection conveys depth and fluidity, embodying the emotional and physical consequences of the hurricane. The imagery captures both loss and hope, evoking a sense of unity and survival in the face of overwhelming challenges.After Helene. The railroad is in the river. Mud is everywhere. Normal is gone and the past is everywhere and nowhere to be found all at once.