Thank You For Destroying My Life

Thank You for Destroying My Life loosely focuses on themes of transformation, growth and rebirth.

After a really crappy period a couple of years ago that shook some major foundations, my values and priorities changed considerably.  I was able to point my life in a new direction that was slower paced, balanced, and more personally rich.

During the COVID lockdown in mid-2020, I was watching more bad news unfold and counting my blessings when I realized that I was able to maintain this new life and not worry about what a vast majority were dealing with because that earlier discomfort and upheaval had enabled space for this new existence.

Thank You For Destroying My Life is hope that bad times can be a gateway to better days.

– Quincy Raby

Acrylic on wood gallery panel

The Setup

Quincy Raby uses her hard edge painting style and pop iconography to explore themes of transformation.

Thank You For Destroying My Life installation.<br/><small>Photo by Marina Dempster</small>
Thank You For Destroying My Life installation.
Photo by Marina Dempster

The Transition Tryptic:
Anatomy of a Meltdown

Part 1 — React

Pinwheel Parted

Acrylic on wood gallery panel

Part 2 — Release

Scream Melt

Acrylic on wood gallery panel

Part 3 — Reflect

Pinwheel Bite

Acrylic on wood gallery panel

Then...the Aftermath

Part 4 — Aftermath

Anxious Melt

Acrylic on wood gallery panel

Anxiety — the emotional concussion of living through the bad times.

Acrylic on wood gallery panel

Eventually, you arrive in a place of peace.

Acrylic on wood gallery panel

Sure, staying grounded is cool, but have you ever tried dreaming big?
Keep Your Head in the Clouds reminds us that during these dark days, our own dreams can be our softest place to land.

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Fuelled by caffeine and vintage punk...

Acrylic on wood gallery panel
sold

Don’t you miss mouths?
Forbidden, fun, it’s a perfect coral kiss.

Acrylic on wood gallery panel
sold

In good and bad times, we hope there is always a soft place to land.

Acrylic on wood gallery panel
see the shop

Small, saucy, fun sized anticipation.

Quincy Raby<br/><small>Photo By Marina Dempster</small>
Quincy Raby
Photo By Marina Dempster

The Lyceum Students interview Quincy Raby

Quincy answered questions about why she chose such a morose title for such bright and colourful paintings, why the mouth is the most expressive feature on the human face, which of her paintings have a glow in the dark surprise, what meal she would serve on the ceramics, and why she staged the after effects of a doomed new year’s eve party in the window.

She encouraged students to work through the difficult times with the understanding that hardship clears the way for new growth.

“You never grow out of rainbows. Focus on the good.” – Quincy Raby

The Lyceum Students interview Quincy Raby
The Lyceum Students interview Quincy Raby

The Soft Scream Wall Hanging

Acrylic yarn fiber, cotton canvas

Remember the latch hook kits from your childhood?

Now you can do this at home! Need a place to stash stuff? Wanna pin it on someone? It’s covered. In true pop art fashion, Quincy sees art on everything.

View her online shop or get lined up for the goodies in her newsletter.

What happens when some of the worst things that ever happened to you turn out to be the best?

Acrylic on wood gallery panel

Thank You For Destroying My Life explores the idea that sometimes when your old life is destroyed, it makes way for a new, better one.

During our bleakest times we often forget the other times we recovered from major setbacks and disappointments.

Brighter Days Lie Ahead invites the viewer to remember that the rough terrain of our fortune eventually leads to smoother paths.

Acrylic on wood gallery panel
Holly Venable and Quincy Raby<br/><small>Photo by Marina Dempster</small>
Holly Venable and Quincy Raby
Photo by Marina Dempster

Our voices are better amplified working in unison.

Acrylic on wood gallery panel

Twin Scream illustrates the zenith of clear communication and use of our collective voice to drive the positive.

The End

Acrylic on wood gallery panel

Thank You For Destroying My Life

Thank You for Destroying My Life loosely focuses on themes of transformation, growth and rebirth.

After a really crappy period a couple of years ago that shook some major foundations, my values and priorities changed considerably.  I was able to point my life in a new direction that was slower paced, balanced, and more personally rich.

During the COVID lockdown in mid-2020, I was watching more bad news unfold and counting my blessings when I realized that I was able to maintain this new life and not worry about what a vast majority were dealing with because that earlier discomfort and upheaval had enabled space for this new existence.

Thank You For Destroying My Life is hope that bad times can be a gateway to better days.

– Quincy Raby

The Setup

Quincy Raby uses her hard edge painting style and pop iconography to explore themes of transformation.

Thank You For Destroying My Life installation.<br/><small>Photo by Marina Dempster</small>

The Transition Tryptic:
Anatomy of a Meltdown

Part 1 — React

Pinwheel Parted

Acrylic on wood gallery panel

Part 2 — Release

Scream Melt

Acrylic on wood gallery panel

Part 3 — Reflect

Pinwheel Bite

Acrylic on wood gallery panel

Then...the Aftermath

Part 4 — Aftermath

Anxious Melt

Acrylic on wood gallery panel

Anxiety — the emotional concussion of living through the bad times.

Acrylic on wood gallery panel

Eventually, you arrive in a place of peace.

Acrylic on wood gallery panel

Sure, staying grounded is cool, but have you ever tried dreaming big?
Keep Your Head in the Clouds reminds us that during these dark days, our own dreams can be our softest place to land.

Quincy_Raby--IMG_4992
Quincy_Raby--IMG_4991
Quincy_Raby--IMG_4990

Fuelled by caffeine and vintage punk...

Acrylic on wood gallery panel
sold

Don’t you miss mouths?
Forbidden, fun, it’s a perfect coral kiss.

Acrylic on wood gallery panel
sold

In good and bad times, we hope there is always a soft place to land.

Acrylic on wood gallery panel

Small, saucy, fun sized anticipation.

Quincy Raby<br/><small>Photo By Marina Dempster</small>
Quincy Raby
Photo By Marina Dempster

The Lyceum Students interview Quincy Raby

Quincy answered questions about why she chose such a morose title for such bright and colourful paintings, why the mouth is the most expressive feature on the human face, which of her paintings have a glow in the dark surprise, what meal she would serve on the ceramics, and why she staged the after effects of a doomed new year’s eve party in the window.

She encouraged students to work through the difficult times with the understanding that hardship clears the way for new growth.

“You never grow out of rainbows. Focus on the good.” – Quincy Raby

The Lyceum Students interview Quincy Raby

The Soft Scream Wall Hanging

Acrylic yarn fiber, cotton canvas

Remember the latch hook kits from your childhood?

Now you can do this at home! Need a place to stash stuff? Wanna pin it on someone? It’s covered. In true pop art fashion, Quincy sees art on everything.

View her online shop or get lined up for the goodies in her newsletter.

What happens when some of the worst things that ever happened to you turn out to be the best?

Acrylic on wood gallery panel
Acrylic on wood gallery panel

Thank You For Destroying My Life explores the idea that sometimes when your old life is destroyed, it makes way for a new, better one.

During our bleakest times we often forget the other times we recovered from major setbacks and disappointments.

Acrylic on wood gallery panel
Acrylic on wood gallery panel

Brighter Days Lie Ahead invites the viewer to remember that the rough terrain of our fortune eventually leads to smoother paths.

Holly Venable and Quincy Raby<br/><small>Photo by Marina Dempster</small>
Holly Venable and Quincy Raby
Photo by Marina Dempster
Holly Venable and Quincy Raby<br/><small>Photo by Marina Dempster</small>
Holly Venable and Quincy Raby
Photo by Marina Dempster

Our voices are better amplified working in unison.

Acrylic on wood gallery panel

Twin Scream illustrates the zenith of clear communication and use of our collective voice to drive the positive.

The End

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