Each of the seven new paintings in the exhibition Is This Living? explore one of the Seven Deadly Sins, the Christian tradition’s definitive list of humanly vices. They are each an intimate, personal experience of the artist’s relationship to the faith she was raised in, her relationship with herself and her inner motivations.

The paintings presented in Is This Living? are densely packed with symbolism as each work becomes a thorough and personal exploration by Vaniecia of our complicated relationships with lust, envy, pride, wrath, greed, sloth and gluttony. Vaniecia’s background as a graphic designer informs the Art Nouveau motifs that frame the paintings. Within the framework of the compositions, Vaniecia chose colors that push the psychology of each sin and flowers that have similar nuanced associations.

Desireé Vaniecia- When It Rains It Pours

Desireé Vaniecia solo exhibition at Conduit Gallery, work on Artsy. Work is inspired the seven deadly sins with ties to the Art Nouveau movement. Flashe vinyl, acrylic, mirror paint on linen canvas.

If I Don't Love Myself, Then Who Will?

Desireé Vaniecia solo exhibition at Conduit Gallery, work on Artsy. Work is inspired by the seven deadly sins with ties to the Art Nouveau movement. Flashe vinyl, acrylic, and mirror paint on linen canvas.

Desireé Vaniecia- When It Rains It Pours

If I Don't Love Myself, Then Who Will?

In Your Hightower, Throwing Stones

Desireé Vaniecia, Am I Wrong?

Desireé Vaniecia, Where were you when they told you to calm down?

Desireé Vaniecia, Just One More Light

Desireé Vaniecia, I Was Never Trying To Keep Up.