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Saint Priscilla Painting

Amy Zaleta-Martinez

United States

Painting, Watercolor on Paper

Size: 20 W x 26 H x 1.5 D in

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Patron saint of good marriages. 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. Saint Priscilla, married to Aquila, was referenced in the New Testament of the Bible. One of the first examples of a woman preacher she and her husband were exceptional missionaries who funded their ministry with a tent making business. The impact that they made on the 1st century church must have been significant due to the many acknowledgements throughout the New Testament. What also is worth noting would be the listing of Priscilla’s name before Aquila’s when referenced in the Bible revealing their partnership as well as her importance in ministry. Painted in rich feminine colors Saint Priscilla stands in front of a typical nomadic tent that would have been similar to the tents that would have been made by her and her husband. Holding wedding rings in one hand and a cord of three strands in the other she reflects the beauty of a nomadic Jew of the region of Corinth who were likely expelled from the City of Rome during the reign of Emperor Claudius. While the wedding rings are an obvious symbol of her sacred marriage, the cord of three is a nod to Solomon’s observance in the book of Ecclesiastes 4:12 it states that it is hard to attack two people but even harder to attack three. The third being God. This declaration was to encourage the institute of marriage.

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Multi-paneled Painting:Watercolor on Paper

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:20 W x 26 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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