Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Interiors

The question arises of the sought after peace and protection of the Citadel. Rooms enclosed by ornately carved window coverings...dark except for the filtered light and shadows cast by the sun and moon...living by natural light.
"Interiors" for me, reflects both the physical light and the value of a quiet mind. The purposeful awkward lines and shapes denotes the years of standing as a sacred oasis. I have so loved the research of the Alhambra and how today we are still influenced by it's art and design. 20"x20" Rives BFK, acrylic, collage, crayon, molding paste, fabric and stencil.
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12 comments:

  1. zendotstudioJune 22, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    such a wonderful old world feel with such gentle lines and calming colour choices. Makes me breath a sigh of relaxation just looking a it!

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  2. Carole ReidJune 22, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Simply lovely!

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  3. sukipoetJune 23, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    the colors are soothing to the eye. your words to the mind.

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  4. Caterina GiglioJune 23, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    delicious textures and quiet rumination.... sigh

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  5. LynJune 23, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    This offers a door to go through, to enter a place that you know so well. Thank you for taking me there!

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  6. annell4June 24, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    Interiors... can be such a mystery. The ones we inhabit and the ones we keep to ourselves. Yours' seem so shining and bright, perhaps your inside is the same as your outside... a very good thing.

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  7. Lynne with an eJune 24, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    The cool grey tones and rich warm gold lend a very serene feeling to this piece. I like how the patterns suggest latticework and textures and allow one's imagination to fill in the details. The Spanish sun filters in through the openings.

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  8. PatJune 26, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Very,very nice! I like how the eye travels to one side and then down, trying very hard not to miss a nuance. I was thinking "Oh, this is my favorite part", then my eye moved and then I had to re-evaluate. finally I decided that it is a power house!

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  9. Blue Sky DreamingJune 26, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    zendotstudio, Oh good, I was going for the calm.

    Carole, Thank you

    Suki, Thank you, the colors are calming to me.

    LDV, I like it when the mood of the piece matches my mood of the moment.

    Lyn, Thank you, your words are lovely...nice ride!

    Annell, I so like the idea of filtered sunlight.

    louciao, Yes, Spanish sunlight into darkness was a strong pull for me.

    Pat, Thank you, your observations are so appreciated!

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  10. Karen LJune 28, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    The gold looks so real!

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  11. HannahJune 29, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    This is a lovely piece; something that reflects the tranquility of the Alhambra and at the same time, the soft lushness of summer in a desert setting.

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  12. Maggie NealeJuly 3, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    I can feel the interior peace in this, soothing, yet decorative as its
    inspiration. Thanks for the images of the Alhambra. Beautiful architecture.

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