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@afrobetty’s family are from Papua New Guinea, she is a strong black voice and an advocate for black rights and self-respect. She stares at an “english” rose, unimpressed. The rose is large and kind of in her face, it’s brash. It’s also beautiful. I was inspired to paint the rose as a balance to Betty’s calm face and her resplendent afro, an appropriate beautiful reflection of her. [It’s interesting how we photograph people in proximity to plants and flowers, to make them look more attractive; and it works. Perhaps that’s because we know that it’s “right” to be out in nature, and being there makes us feel healthy, and look healthy.] Betty is already beautiful (and she knows it), she doesn’t need a flowering plant to make her more beautiful. This image is more of a stand-off; an uneasy balance. There are beauty and rich historic traditions in both cultures and they each demand respect. Drawn and painted in acrylic inks and paint, on a cradled reinforced mdf panel, this piece is 60.5 x 43cm, and about 1cm deep with a white-painted edge. Ready to hang.
Details & Dimensions
Painting:Acrylic on Wood
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:23.8 W x 16.9 H x 0.4 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:Not applicable
Packaging:Ships in a Box
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I have always made art in various ways, and earlier in my art career I focused on modern sculpture, often made with soft materials. One of the drawbacks of sculpture is that the use of colour is complicated, but now I love to use interesting colour in my painting, whether to render a life-like reproduction of a person, insect, plant or landscape, or to make a bold statement in my "message" pieces. I love the quality of the ancient medium of paint, both oils and watercolours. I also love to observe and draw the world around me.. there's so much to see, and point out!
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