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Fuerza
acrylic on panel 24'' x 18''
Harte attempts to interpret the tension in our human existence, between conflicted feelings and the desire for emotional resolution. We might dismiss Harte’s ap- proach initially, but as we engage with the nuances of her deeply personal and unique paintings and the complexity of the emotions presented, we confront our own humanity. Harte’s characters strike a balance between internal ten- sion and the pursuit of simplicity. We are confronted with the characters’ innocence—bright colors, rainbows, hearts, and uncompromised facial expressions, disproportioned and pared down to their essence.