ABOUT: Gaea is the goddess of the Earth, in Greek mythology. What could be more essential than the world we inhabit. More than our environment, Earth is us. This is a theme I will be returning to frequently. What could be more important?
ABOUT: My model is a woman very much in charge of herself, and self-aware. At a more mature age, she knows herself. She wore these wonderful heavy boots to our session, so I suggested she keep them on. They express gravity, confidence, and an earthiness. The title is right for this pose, and this model.
ABOUT: The familiar story of Narcissus from Greek mythology is that he/she could love no other until discovering his/her reflection. Then, falling in love with this reflection for ever after. Self-infatuation. I’ve updated the story to a mature-aged model who is questioning her own life. It’s not that superficial self-absorption of youth, but a mature, deep self inquiry. It’s so satisfying to work with a model who has a history of experience to draw upon.
MEDIUM: Watercolor on Arches paper
DIMENSIONS: 9.5″ H x 4.75″ W not including frame size
ABOUT: From a series titled Scenes from a Marriage that explored the dynamics, the Blind Leading the Blind speaks for itself. Humor is evident in this and other paintings from the series.
ABOUT: Sophia is a professional dancer and we can see this in the way she positions herself. She is very creative in the forms she creates. I like the tension made by the angel pulling . . . what? Is she pulling souls into heaven? What is at the other end of the rope?
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