Last Stop Before Heaven Painting

I ‘ve started painting a new series inspired by the stunning frescoes unearthed at the site of the volcanic explosion in 79 AD at Pompeii, Italy. What I was struck by when I looked at the murals was the joie de vivre of the people as vividly depicted in the murals that decorated their homes. All of that joy in stark contrast to the tragedy of wholesale death that wiped out approximately two thousand people in a matter of seconds. Above all in these paintings, I was inspired to use color to capture the joy shown in the everyday lives of these ancient people. You can see the entire Pompeii Series on this site. I've used the repetitive element of one or more birds reproduced from the ancient murals. I printed and then collaged copies of one or more bird onto the surface of the painting. I also painted over areas of the print to "freshen" up the colors. The bird represents the hope freedom and a better future life. My last painting is titled “Last Stop Before Heaven.” This is also an acrylic painting with collage elements, but I chose to explore a more abstract imagery and repeat the same bird searching element for a better future. This is the second version because I thought I was finished painting, but walked by it the other day and a new, more subtle version of the painting whispered to me.

Painting:Acrylic on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:30 W x 40 H x 1 D in

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