Layers of good intentions

After working designs in cut paper I decided to try the same design ideas in paint, perhaps with more successful layering. 

The general idea here is that layers of good intentions can create opaque walls: think of conflicting needs, wants and accommodations made within families; good intentions can cloud perceptions. Similarly, governments at any level have some notion of serving the best interests of most, and can, with a sense of good intent, do things that hurt people. Being very straight up about it, the pretty designs can be thought of as the good intentions. 


Templates: 'can't get over it' and 'can't get under it' 
      

14 1/4 " x 13 1/2" (36cm x 34cm)

black and white gesso 

Can't get over it - can't get under it - can't get around it

                                        5" x 5"

Or can I?

Good Intentions

                           

22" x 26 " Cut paper on foam core

                                           

                                               20" x 26" Cut paper on foam core