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Saint Catherine of Alexandria Painting

Amy Zaleta-Martinez

United States

Painting, Watercolor on Paper

Size: 19.8 W x 25.7 H x 2 D in

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ABOUT THE ARTWORK

This painting is a mixed media, framed artwork with museum glass. There are engraved and cut acrylic panels in between the glass and the painting. These pieces of engraved acrylic are to imitate, update, and honor what would have been a gold embossed foil overlay on a typical Byzantine icon. A courageous young woman who feared no one on this earth including those in extremely powerful positions Saint Catherine was an intelligent representation of her faith. Having rebuked Emperor Maxentius for his persecutions she was challenged by over 50 of Maxentius’ pagan philosophers. Catherine won the debate and the hearts of many for Jesus. After this exchange she was violently scourged, was ordered to be starved, as well as imprisoned. Catherine was miraculously restored by angels and fed by doves which led her to not give into the suffering that was placed upon her. Despite the persecution many visited Saint Catherine in prison. Outside visitations from over 200 people led many to follow Jesus and all who were converted were all put to death, including Emperor Maxentius’ wife. Drawn as if in front of a piece of papyrus was to remind the viewer of Saint Catherine’s Egyptian roots. Catherine holds the Martyr’s palm and stands by the spiked breaking wheel. Holding the sword is not only the way in which she ultimately died but also to a biblical text that says that Christians must hold the sword of the Spirit which is a reference to the knowledge Christians must hold of the biblical truth. Catherine not only knew her faith enough to spar with intellectuals but had the relationship with God that helped her endure the confrontation with religious persecution.

DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS
Multi-paneled Painting:

Watercolor on Paper

Original:

One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:

19.8 W x 25.7 H x 2 D in

Number of Panels:

2

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Amy, an artist and designer, hails Los Angeles as her creative home but leads a nomadic life, traveling the world alongside her husband in their venture, The Sundry Productions, encompassing film, art, and fashion. Her journey commenced at the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she honed her skills as a fashion designer and illustrator, eventually rising to lead designer for a contemporary dress line bringing her from living in Manhattan to Los Angeles. Fueled by a desire for adventure and a love for art, Amy and her husband embarked on globetrotting escapades. Their mission wasn't just exploration; it was a pursuit to connect with local communities and celebrate indigenous fabrics. These treasures became the foundation for Amy's unique one of a kind dresses and bespoke wedding gowns. She also played a pivotal role in helping launch an ethical fashion line alongside other designers. In 2010, Amy's life took an extraordinary turn when she and her family moved to Kenya, Africa to create a television show for children living in Nairobi's slums. Amy's creative talents shone as she crafted puppets, designed costumes, and wrote for the show alongside local filmmakers with the hope of uplifting other’s crafts and gifts. Returning to the U.S., Amy remained active in her community, but her life became increasingly nomadic. From 2012 onwards, she has explored diverse cultures while evolving her multidisciplinary art skills. Her inaugural painted collection in 2019 named “Fashion Icons” received affirmation of her new passion and has proven to be a sustainable pursuit. After 2020 Amy has focused her energy and time painting her portrait series addressing the global issue of statelessness while being on location in New Orleans, Chicago, Baton Rouge, Albuquerque, and Los Angeles. Amy's story is a peregrination of creativity, compassion, and an unyielding desire for understanding while offering a mirror to the world's complexities through the visual story of her subjects.

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Showed at the The Other Art Fair

Handpicked to show at The Other Art Fair presented by Saatchi Art in Chicago

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