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Saint Philomena Painting

Amy Zaleta-Martinez

United States

Painting, Watercolor on Paper

Size: 19.7 W x 25.6 H x 1.5 D in

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Patron Saint of infants, youth, lost causes, virgins. 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. The story of Philomena and her tragic persecution started with the journey of her parents who travelled to Rome from Greece on behalf of peace of their Kingdom in response to the threat of war. Once before the Emperor Diocletian Saint Philomena became the object of the Emperor’s advances and when refused he sought out to torture Philomena through multiple attempts. Tilework contained in the original tomb found in the Catacombs of Saint Pricilla depicting two anchors, three arrows, an ivy leaf and a palm represents the story that had been told about the Martyr’s life. The words engraved on the tiles stated “Peace with you, Philomena”. Here in this painting, the anchor represents her attempted drowning that was thwarted by an angel cutting her rope. The arrows symbolize those that were hurled at her in which she was healed the first time, were turned in a second attempt, and in the third failed attempt had returned to where they came and killed the archers that had sent them. Philomena had not escaped death completely with her throat being slit in the end. As with many Saints her story is questionable backed by a historical context. And yet, as a young princess at the hands of a powerful man who does not renounce her faith, her life is exemplary in expressing Christian conduct against those who deal with tyrannical opposition.

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Multi-paneled Painting:Watercolor on Paper

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:19.7 W x 25.6 H x 1.5 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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