Idioms are nonsensical phrases that give charm, color, and humor to conversations. Moreover, they are able to explain complex ideas in simple ways.

Jill Arteche aims to make meaning of the frivolity and senselessness of life by personifying idioms in a series of vibrant works. Her illustrations, rendered in signature fashion, reference people and everyday scenes, mirroring her favorite idioms’ figurative meanings, such as “Crocodile Tears” and “Monkey See, Monkey Do”. Just as the title playfully suggests, she prods her viewers with an inquiry, asking them of their thoughts and creating a space where humor and human experience can be expressed.

White Walls Gallery