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Evoking a sense of idyll rooted in femininity and nature, “The Serpent” by Amanda Bradley Hill features a woman at the shore of an otherwise calm and inviting landscape. Meanwhile, a serpent lurks–plotting, threatening to disrupt her ephemeral peace.
“This piece is an exploration of how a single element, no matter the size, can profoundly alter one’s environment—a theme that resonates across various experiences. The work then delves into the dynamic between an idealized, serene place and a place of fear and terror. The figure’s expression is intentionally ambiguous, leaving the viewer to question whether she is looking for assistance or assuring them she is in control.”
Amanda Hill is a multimedia artist and muralist living and working in Greater Boston. Much of Hill’s work is rooted in the exploration of what many consider to be commonplace. Hill takes an interest in a community’s ability to make and experience art. As such, she specializes in empowering, honoring, and strengthening communities through art—whether this is through her own mural work or championing others.
This piece is a part of the Weybosset Facade Residency, which started in 2016. Special thanks to Paolino Properties and Adler’s Design Center & Hardware for their annual partnership on the project. Additional support provided in part by a grant from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, through an appropriation by the Rhode Island General Assembly and a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.