Every year for the last seven years, Lynn Hanson of Lynn Hanson Gallery has hosted the ICON Juried Show. This year, I’m proud to have two pieces on display alongside many wonderful pieces from both regional and national artists. Artist Stephanie Hargrave juried these very complex and beautiful works. Of course, for any of you who are familiar with my work, my personal icons exist in the depths of Mexico, my “soul space”. Here’s a little bit about my works that are included in the show.
“Mi Camino Lleva Al Sur” (My Road Leads South, detail pictured above) speaks of my constant longing to return to my beloved Mexico, and in particular, San Miguel de Allende. Roads are iconic to me because they represent personal freedom and infinite creative possibilities. I’m truly “free” when I’m on the road for a day trip, camping trip or exploring in Mexico, my 2nd home. Mexico, itself, is also my icon–sacred place, creative place, deep history and culture. This painting is actually a painting over a painting! The first layer was much more muted and subtle, and just didn’t move me like it should have. So, I left the neutral-toned fabric/linen “road” as is, and painted what my mind’s eye sees when I am traveling in Mexico. So many colors and shapes with a patchwork of textures and varied surfaces! Size & media: 12x12” encaustic and fabric on panel (pictured in my Genius Loci Paintings gallery).
“Mujeres de La Pared” (Women of the Wall) speaks of the strong roles women represent in Mexico as matriarchs and caregivers–and the extreme disparities they suffer due to cultural, educational and economic bias. The women of Mexico are the fabric of the land and of the people. I am in complete awe of them! They are the threads that hold everything together. For this art piece, I utilized a photo image I took in Oaxaca with an image transfer, as well as other found images. I collaged these together using encaustic waxes. Size and media: 6.25x6.25”, encaustic, collage, image transfer on panel (pictured on my home page & Collage, Assemblage & Shrines gallery).
So see this fantastic show in its entirety online, please visit Lynn Hanson Gallery here: www.lynnhansongallery.com/icon-2020
To see the video of the recent virtual art walk and the works in the gallery, please go to: www.lynnhansongallery.com The video is featured on the home page. All works are fore sale! Thanks for visiting!
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