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.
Photo by Marina Dempster
The Transition Tryptic:
Anatomy of a Meltdown
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.
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.
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 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?
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.
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.
The Transition Tryptic:
Anatomy of a Meltdown
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Photo by Marina Dempster
Photo by Marina Dempster
Our voices are better amplified working in unison.