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Canada
Painting, Encaustic on Canvas
Size: 24 W x 24 H x 5 D in
“Marvelling at the articulation of the human figures in these seals, their forms and proportions, I see more than acute observation— I see the expression of man’s awareness of himself as the dominant element in nature.” — Edith Porada A world-renowned expert on Mesopotamian seals, Edith Porada (1912, Austria - 1994, Honolulu) was a leading art historian and archeologist; and a professor of art history and archaeology at Columbia University. Deepening our understandings of humanity, Edith Porada was a pioneer in the study of Assyriology, Archaeology and Art History, particularly in her research on stamp and cylinder seals from the Ancient Near East and its vicinity including the Aegean and Iran. Edith Porada was the daughter of Dr. Alfred Rapoport Edlen von Porada and Käthe Anna Rapoport Edlen von Porada; and granddaughter of Arnold Rapoport Edlen von Porada and Laura Eibenschutz Edlen von Porada. She was also niece of my great grandmother, Bronislawa Allatini Rapoport von Porada, cousin to my grandmother, Rose Laure Allatini; and my first cousin twice removed. Learn More: www.amantascott.com/edith-porada
Original Created:2023
Subjects:Portrait
Painting:Encaustic on Canvas
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:24 W x 24 H x 5 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:No
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Through encaustic paintings, interactive sculptures, audio/video installations and workshops, I address urgent contemporary social issues. Core to my practice is connecting art with communities— inspiring people of diverse cultures, ages and walks of life to engage with art, share stories, and consider how it relates to their lives. Canadian-born, I come from over ten generations of human rights activists, philosophers, rabbis, artists and refugees. Uniting us all is the Jewish concept of Tikkun Olam: each individual’s responsibility to repair the world. Encaustic painting, practiced by Greek artists since 400 B.C, evolves through successive layers of molten beeswax, each fused to the previous one with a torch or iron. An active partner in my process, beeswax asserts itself texturally and sculpturally as I paint, layer, fuse, scrape, and re-work. This medium also embodies the multiple layers of meaning in my work. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences, psychology and mythology, particularly stories of archetypal females, I honour women’s strength and wisdom in the face of adversity. My work celebrates visionary contemporary women of all ages, orientations, cultures and walks of life making a difference in our world today. Each painting’s title and story parallels a legendary heroine with a contemporary woman. By fusing the past with the present, I invite viewers to look at women in a new light, as a means to illuminate and address urgent contemporary social issues. I paint faces, recognizable yet abstracted, closeup so the viewer can look into their eyes without distractions and feel what remarkable people they are. In this way, I challenge traditional representations of women in art which normalize objectification and violence against women. Through dialogue, reflection and the power of art, I aim to inspire, provoke change, dismantle harmful narratives, and contribute to a more equitable society.
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