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This is an early work created over a decade ago.
"Often in my works, I attempt to leave the outcome un-answered. 'Menace Or Merciful' is a prime
example of this action. The work allows the viewer to decide what will or will not occur. It's my
version of the glass is half-full vs. half-empty battle that people engage in. Thus, 'Menace' is a blatant
confrontation for the viewer to decide whether or not the impending meeting between the woman
warrior & the creature will result in friendship or doom. Is this creature her form of transportation?
Is it possible a new 'friend' under the guise of foe. Or is it truly an enemy to be dealt with? Sometimes
in life, it is difficult to interpret where people truly stand in relationships.(be it work, friends, loved
ones) That's what this piece represents. Sometimes in these relationships, we let our guard down.
(represented by woman's weapon placed on the ground).She is left-handed and is obviously injured
badly on her left arm(which she is attending too). So, any actions she takes concerning this
approaching creature must be the correct choice. (which also plays to the meaning of a later
work, 'Hallowed').The purpose is to test the viewers thoughts about what's actually happening
in this work.". Jo-Ellen's inspiration for this earlier work came from social interactions in life.
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