Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Silent Alcove

This piece began with my admiration of this vase in the center. I couldn't help admire such a beautiful shape, the calligraphy and the still strong color. The name of the artisan is forgotten as his hands and eyes...all turned to dust but yet this vase remains. The citadel,for me, must have places of silence, maybe secret spaces....alcoves, tiled walls, and silk fabrics.
20"x20" Rives BFK, acrylic, stencils, collage, fabric, silk and lace, graphite and glazes.
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20 comments:

  1. Tess KincaidMay 18, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Beautiful. I love the textures here. Very nice.

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  2. Sharmon DavidsonMay 18, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Absolutely, wonderfully gorgeous! This evokes for me a sense of time and contemplation, of sanctuary, a secret place to sit and dream... The colors are luscious, too.

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  3. DeenaMay 18, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    How wonderful to see the final version - and shared with the world :-) Love that final glaze. A place of hidden peace and quiet.

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  4. Lynne with an eMay 18, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    When I opened this page, I silently went "Ooooooh!" Defninitely a good sign that it evokes a feeling of something deep and beautiful within myself.
    Sanctuary, contemplation, warmth, beauty, sacred vessel, order are words that come to mind.

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  5. sukipoetMay 19, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    just gorgeous and filled with peace and contemplation. amazing what you can do with a piece of RIVES BFK

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  6. Dave KingMay 19, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Not just the vase, but the vase and its surround are beautiful.

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  7. SuzMay 19, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    I said WOW too

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  8. Jo MurrayMay 19, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Ancient and evocative. What a spiritually uplifting work.

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  9. mansuetudeMay 20, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    love the way your colors balance, bringing me deep and also to a soft upper surface like silk embroidery. Silent Alcove is a good idea, to spend the weekend.

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  10. GYPSYWOMANMay 20, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    beautiful and regal piece - and offers such a sense of visual sanctuary - love this!

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  11. ArtPropelledMay 21, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    I feel peace and serenity looking at this artwork and the title is just perfect.

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  12. Blue Sky DreamingMay 23, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Tess, Glad to hear from you on this piece!

    Sharmon, We all need a good amount of sanctuaries and alcoves!

    Deena, What a nice surprise...yes to the final glaze!

    louciao, Your words are even better than I had hoped...you who has been to Alhambra and clearly understands sacred vessels and sanctuary.

    Suki, I am always amazed at the strength of Rives...each piece has held up to my wanderings and efforts...with just a few rips and holes.

    annell, Thank you so much.

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  13. Blue Sky DreamingMay 23, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Dave, Thank you...the vase is so beautiful...a challenge to the surrounding space.

    Suz,Thanks for the great WOW!

    Jo Murray, "Ancient an evocative" great words...thank you.

    mansuetude, Your words "silk embroidery" gives me such a feeling of success with this one...thank you.

    gypsywoman, Life demands places of sanctuary...thank you.

    Robyn, Wonderful to have you stop by and wonderful to read your comment...thank you.

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  14. rivergardenstudioMay 23, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Yes, this is Very beautiful, the vessel and the feeling you have evoked here of age and wonder. I love it, and love having you back too! roxanne

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  15. HannahMay 23, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    This is a gorgeous piece--very remniscent of those gorgeous gardens woven in wool that we call Persian rugs.

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  16. SanMay 25, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Yes. Places of silence. Secret spaces. Silk and tile.

    A beautiful citadel.

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  17. LynMay 25, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Looking at the beauty of that urn is like meditation..such balance and grace..wonderful!

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  18. UnknownMay 29, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    This piece is just beautiful...love the composition, texture & colors. Great work!

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  19. Blue Sky DreamingMay 29, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Roxanne, Good to be back and still filling the studio days. Glad you like this piece.

    Hannah, Yes, I was trying for everything in textiles and mosaics...with my interpretation thrown in!

    San, Thank you. Nice to see your smiling face and congratulations to your son!

    Lyn, I felt such beauty in this urn...across all time, nothing to compare.

    Marie, Thank you...nice when composition and other elements go together well.

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  20. EvaJune 1, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Luscious, romantic, absolutely beautiful.

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