Surreal Visions

Loved to Death:
Scorching Zenith
Sun of Passion

ARTIST NOTES:

Inspired by a famous speech in Eugene O’Neill’s experimental play, Strange Interlude. ‘My life is a cool green shade wherein comes no scorching zenith sun of passion and possession to wither the heart with bitter poisons.’

TEXT & SYMBOLS:

Hebrew words embellish the sky: hesed (lovingkindness); neshamah (soul); ruach (spirit); nefesh (sentient being); binah (discernment or insight); YHVH (unpronouncable name of God); Shaddai (feminine aspect of God as nurturer); Eloheinu (God).

MATERIAL NOTES:

The metal used as the substrate for the painting and the attached birds, monkeys and trees is cut from old newspaper press sheets (aluminum).

The painting continues around the edge of the frame (a typical treatment.)

Dimensions: 28 in x 24.5 in

Media: Acrylic and oil on metal, metal sculptures adhered to frame.

Year: 1989