Bodies of Work

nine
children

Healing
Shields

Swim Suits

Bimbos &
Goddesses

Tar Paper
Series

Charcoal
Drawings

This body of work by Patricia Underwood is comprised of a series of multimedia paintings on hand-made, pulp-painted paper, incorporating beadwork, pictographs and three-dimensional materials.  Inspired by Native American culture, the concept of this body of work is protection and healing.  Each "shield" carries with it symbols of a specific painful social issue, such as domestic violence, homophobia or racism, and acts as a protective device to create the intent of healing.

"Please Don't" 40"x30"

"Vesica"	"Inherent Duality" (Sold)	"Maiores"	"Standing Alone"
"Rape of Life Itself"	"Breaking Skin" (Sold)	"Please Don't"
"Prayer For Acceptance"	"Prayer For Relinquishment"	"Prayer For Compassion"	"Prayer For Forgiveness"
"Prayer For Honor"	"Prayer For Strength"(Sold)	"Prayer For Charity"