The Connor Contemporary writes; After three decades immersed in the study of art, from sweeping landscapes and impressionism to the delicate precision of Japanese woodblock prints, I wandered into a local gallery and discovered the hauntingly beautiful work of Candice Tripp—and my passion for contemporary art truly began. Her pieces often portray children navigating distinctly adult themes; they are dark, otherworldly, sometimes unsettling, and frequently push into taboo territory. Yet it’s her extraordinary technical mastery that makes each work so breathtaking. Viewers are invariably drawn in by her exquisite compositions, bold use of color, and astonishing imagination. Working confidently across oils, gouache, etching, jewelery, and sculpture, Candice has achieved a rare feat: she has created a singular, captivating visual language that is unmistakably her own.