The Goya Relationship
The Goya Relationship is the first of four stories based upon Jorge Luis Borges idea of there being only four stories that we retell over and over again in different guises. Siege of the city is the title he gave to all stories that portray our gained strength caused by an attack on the self, family, town or planet by an outside force.
In defining the imagery. Goya seemed a perfect reference for a relationship that had turned into a war. I thought I’d copy Goya in order to enhance my drawing style and anchor it in the right mood. Upon working with Goya’s imagery I found there was a picture already designed for every statement I needed to make. Goya, in talking about war, freaks and suffering had made every image I needed. So I let myself be fully influenced by him.
Biography
Jain McKay illustrates stories, translating experience into pictures so that others can relate to those experiences. The knowledge of stories can bring wisdom and understanding of
our human condition. The world is confusing, being human is confusing, and Jain makes art to understand it. She has a strong belief that no-one is truly individual, and that we can all
be described in a few types. Therefore Jain represents many and by understanding herself can understand many, maybe even the whole.
Jain's work is documented in various places online: