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RIP Series

7/9/2016

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RIP series reflects a peaceful and tranquil side to my paintings.  I pictured skeletons at rest, in one way or another with each back drop, an element of nature or earth;  sky, water and fire.  The spirit of this series is one of cleansing, healing and renewal.  

Painting #1 out of 3 titled, 'Duermase' oil on canvas 16 x 20"  depicts a skeleton, peacefully resting in a heavenly sky

Painting #2 out of 3 titled 'Ophelia Muerta' oil on canvas 16 x 20" depicts a skeleton gently floating in a slow moving stream, surrounded by various flowers.  This painting was inspired by the famous painting  "Ophelia"  by John Everett Millais, based upon Shakespeare's "Hamlet".   

Painting #3 out of 3 is titled 'En Fuego' oil on canvas 16 x 20" depicts a skeleton in the center of a flame, or I thought could resemble a lotus flower.  I couldn't help but think of the death of Frida Kahlo in this one, which was said, as her body was removed from cremation, the remaining bones and ash were of all colors; reds, purples, greens.  This painting means for me, cleansing and renewal. Transformation.
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    Born in Delaware, raised in Colorado. Currently lives in Florida

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