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Saint Lucy Painting

Amy Zaleta-Martinez

United States

Painting, Watercolor on Paper

Size: 24 W x 32 H x 2 D in

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About The Artwork

Patron Saint of sight for the blind, and Syracuse, Sicily. 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. At a time when men counted on their sustainability through a woman’s position in society and where a woman had no rights unless guarded by a man’s control Saint Lucy felt she was the exception to that rule. Through a miraculous healing of her mother St. Lucy negotiated her dowry to be given to the poor because of her role as her mother’s intercessor and because of her vow of virginity to the Lord. However, the Governor of Syracuse, who had been promised Lucy’s hand in marriage, did not accept this rejection. The betrothed was livid about this arrangement and Set out a plan of revenge. Surrounded by the engraved panels of the lemon trees, citrus represents the fruitful nature of Lucy’s wealth and power not only of her life on earth but the life that was to come. Within Lucy’s dress is the wild fennel flower, that can be found in the region of Syracuse in which she lived, it is delicately applied to the sunny polka dots that are scattered among her crimson apron highlighting the rich colors of the Sicilian flag. A brave servant, who served the needs of others, St.Lucy ignored the threats of a man who was lead by greed. His intimidation could not coerce her to reject her faith nor her values. A tenacious woman by today’s standards she is still revered by those in all corners of the globe.

Details & Dimensions

Multi-paneled Painting:Watercolor on Paper

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:24 W x 32 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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