Beverly Claridge Contemporary Artist
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In Tribute to Me: Am I full of myself???
| Posted on May 9, 2010 at 9:35 PM |
If contemporary art is a form of communication, then I desire to know how well and what I've communicated. I've promised my artist friends that I won't divulge too much information about what I was trying to say with my Ephemeral Perception works. I would, however, enjoy dialog with you about what you see in these paintings. The first one we'll talk about is the self-portrait "In Tribute to Me". This painting, along with the entire collection of Ephemeral Perception and Rust Cannot Corrupt are on display at ArtSouth until 22 May.
This work required me to ponder that for which I hope to be known while I’m alive,and for what I wish to be remembered when I’m gone.
Size: 1000 x800 mm oil on specially created board/support to allow image appear to be suspended about 40 mm from surface.
Around the edge of the support, scripture has been gilded in silver and gold. The referenced scripture for this piece is:
Exodus20: 3-5 New Revised Standard Version
You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol,whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above, or that is on the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth.
You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I the Lord your God am ajealous God.
The Hubble image
News Release Number: STScI-2007-41
Holiday Wishes from the Hubble Space Telescope: Spiral Galaxy M74 (Hubble)
http://hubblesite.org/gallery/album/galaxy/pr2007041a/
As well as knowing what you "get" from the image, I'd like to know this: for what do you wish to be known while you are alive and remembered after you are gone. I'd love to hear from you.
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Anna Claire says...
I find this painting almost a comic relief after the intensity of the other large paintings in the series. I completely identify with the feeling of trying to do well and not really knowing, just hoping that my efforts are making a difference.
As to what I want to be known for.... interesting question, not something I've thought about much. I hope that in the different things I do, I am doing an ok job. But I could always do better! This is frustrating, knowing that I could have done better but that other things have consumed the physical/emotional/creative energy required! But It's ok really, I keep telling myself. Balance is crucial to an effective life.
Often I remember that with my parenting, I am teaching my own children to parent and this will have a profound effect on my hypothetical grandchildren, even great-grandchildren.
Maybe my some of my jewellery will outlast me? That would be nice.
I hope I am a good friend. I am learning how to do this.
I am really pleased you appreciate the humour, as I was concerned folks might think I was taking myself too seriously!! My art...yes!! Thanks for your reply, Anna!
As to what I want to be known for.... interesting question, not something I've thought about much. I hope that in the different things I do, I am doing an ok job. But I could always do better! This is frustrating, knowing that I could have done better but that other things have consumed the physical/emotional/creative energy required! But It's ok really, I keep telling myself. Balance is crucial to an effective life.
Often I remember that with my parenting, I am teaching my own children to parent and this will have a profound effect on my hypothetical grandchildren, even great-grandchildren.
Maybe my some of my jewellery will outlast me? That would be nice.
I hope I am a good friend. I am learning how to do this.
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