Eirene Wears a Klimt Kimono

 

 

30 x 40"

Acrylic and Oil

This is obviously not a daily painting, but is one inspired by Gustav Klimt's portrait 

 of Adele Bloch Bauer, popularly known as The Woman in Gold.

Klimt used lots of symbols in his works and likewise, I have incorporated

symbols in this piece as well. The painting is about serenity and peace. Eirene is the Greek goddess of peace. The crane is a symbol of peace, luck and longevity in Japan.

The cloud patterns or, Kumo, represent hope. The arc patterns,Seigaiha, which can represent calm and quiet, but also resilience. Peace and resilience are much needed

in our turbulent times.

Poppy

A little color "pop"py I painted on the boat this summer. Warms me up on this cold, wet winter day.

Taylored Reef 3

Another coral reef sculpture phantasm.

Taylored Reef 2

Another small watercolor based upon Jason's underwater sculpture. I mount watercolor paper to cradled hardboard and these small surfaces are really perfect to travel on my boat with. Enough weight so that they don't get blown around by the breezes like a loose sheet of paper would, and small enough so that I can bring several with me when we are away cruising for a while.

Taylored Reef 1

Some of you who may have stumbled across me on Facebook will have seen my Seacycles which are reef forms created from recycled material. In researching reef forms I came across the work of Jason Decaires Taylor. Although I understand that body casting is a labor-intensive craft and a skill unto itself, I have never been a huge fan. That's a personal statement, mine only, don't get all crazy on me. I just don't put it in the same realm as a Rodin, a Michelangelo or even Mark Di Suervo, Zhang Huan or Andy Goldsworthy (just for those of you who might think I haven't gotten over the classical masters). That being said, Taylor's work takes body casting to a whole other level and beyond. I'm in love with what he does on many levels. It is art in touch with nature, interacting with it and helping to heal and nurture coral reefs. Google him and be amazed. This is a tiny watercolor inspired by his work.

Mod Liquor

Another weathered neon sign from along the road. I love the mid-century modern shapes to this sign. So Jetsons! Then the patinas to all the metal finishes are so fantastic. It would be a crime to ever repaint it.

Jarlsberg with Lichtenstein

SOLD

Oddly enough, I did not realize that I had never posted this painting on the blog until my dentist who had come to the exhibition of my dailies asked me if it was still available. In running down the list of images in my blog file, I noticed there was a jump from #97 to #99. Sure enough, somehow I missed it. Dr. K. says this painting stayed in his mind because Jarlsberg is his favorite cheese. I think it also has something to do with the fact that Roy Lichtenstein, in painting this "Self Portrait as Cheese" painted himself in a doctor's jacket.