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