Memory Keeper 

Yoko d'Holbachie's "Memory Keeper" is rendered in oil paint, a traditional medium, yet the product is anything but conventional. D'Holbachie creates a peculiar and whimsical figure, its anatomy a playful mashup of human and otherworldly elements. The smooth, deliberate application of paint gives the artwork a polished, almost surreal quality. But it's the meticulous detail that captivates. Each eyeball, polka dot, and stripe is carefully rendered, demanding time and patience from the artist. The level of control and detail suggests not just skill, but also a deep investment in the act of making, and that labor is central to the work's aesthetic impact. This challenges our typical notions of artmaking, where concept often overshadows execution. "Memory Keeper" reminds us that the act of creation, the labor of the artist, is integral to the artwork's meaning.