Surreal Visions

And With What Body Do They Come:

La Virgen (the Virgin)

ARTIST NOTES:

This series employs combined myths to illustrate the journey to salvation and enlightenment. The title alludes to a poem by Emily Dickinson which in turn refers to the Resurrection.

La Virgen/TheVirgin is present in several incarnations and situations in this painting, a holy mashup of religious and western themes.

ICONS & SYMBOLS:

Classical columns share the scene with wild western Davy Crocketts who are shooting things just because… A Santa figure peeks out from the garlands on the holiday tree and a tiny madonna tops it. The spilled wine goblet that appears in the moon tableau and at the bottom of the painting and the kicked-off shoes are recurring icons.

MATERIAL NOTES:

The metal used as the substrate for the painting and the attached elements (clouds, columns, candles and rabbit) was cut from old newspaper press sheets (typically aluminum).

Dimensions: 28in x 23in

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

Year: 1991