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Friday, October 23, 2009 at 9:55AM My daughter observed me working on the piece I am about to share with you. She decided that she loves it - and that all birds everywhere must wear fancy vests from now on. She thinks it will "complete their look - and only enhance their natural cuteness". I think I quite agree.
On a more serious note - I'm very happy with this piece. Of course its rich with symbolism that is personal to me - but I like to think that the elements here are universally applicable - and I suspect that a fair number of viewers might find their own personal meaning in these images.
In real life this piece is a diptych - two paintings that "go together". They are round and will each be framed in their own round black frame. They are oil on panel.
Together they are named 'Ascension'
(Click the thumbnails for larger images)
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Individually they are:
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Ascension - Part 1 - Delivery
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Ascension - Part 2 - Receipt
Honestly Part 1 is not completely finished - I've a few shadows to put in - and some blending of the background. But I wanted to share them today so there he is in all his fancy vest splendor.
I will be offering prints of these images - but not till late November - early December. I'll announce when they are available here and on my mailing list.
Have a great weekend!
Reader Comments (4)
I LOVE the wee birdie - lovely plumage! Beautiful work on both.
For anybody that has not seen Brigid's works in person, I must tell you that these images before you on your computer screens barely do them justice. ( But they're fabulous, you say? I know -- right?).
To see them without the interference of camera, scanner, digitization, and web-browsery is truly moving. While the imagery on the website is stunning and the colors are vibrant, there is a warmth and depth, (dare I say "soul"?) in the oils and pigments of these works that is positively breathtaking, and impossible to reproduce electronically.
Of course I admit to some small degree of personal bias - (If I'm not her biggest fan, then at least I am certainly the closest!) But I must tell you all this because, lucky me, I get to watch these phantasms emerge from her imagination, brush stroke for brush stroke, every day. There is simply no comparison - and no subsitute for viewing this art up close.
I hope you all get a chance to come to one of Brigids showings some day soon!
Ed, you're the second best husband in the world! (I have to put Grahams first, since he's mine, after all) ;)
You're right, though - seeing them in person is the best way to see them, and I hope I get to see these in person some day!
OMG! I think this is my favorite piece so far for the new show. I ADORE the bird , I can't wait to see it in the show and I totally need at least the print. It is amazing, you GO girl!!