From the Artist

My print has oval shapes that suggest eyes. When placed side by side they look like faces or a mask. The old saying “Eyes are the doorway to the soul” is present in the piece. The eyes are the reason why I titled the piece Eyeways. Also, the negative spaces become important positive shapes. The overlay of color gives some of the shapes a feeling of depth. The tones of blue are inspired from the blue feathers found in Africa.
—From Brandywine Workshop and Archives records

My work is abstractpainted wood or aluminum sculptures that have a strong sense of
life: faces, figures, or animals. My sculptures are very animated and have a feeling of music and dance. It is often said that my work has a strong multicultural feeling and connects especially well with people of color—Caribbean, African, Hispanic, Indian, and Asian. All people have a kinship with my work. Each piece is positive, energetic, and is an affirmation or celebration of life. The language is clear and universal.
_{—Excerpted from https://kathleenspicer.com/charles-searles/, accessed 6-14-2021}