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Framed size 12" x 12"
Acrylic and mixed media on wood panel
$350
 

This painting expresses the theme of being "rooted and grounded" through its use of layered forms, earth-inspired tones, and nature motifs. The combination of geometric shapes and organic elements—such as the leaf-like patterns in green and red—suggests connection to nature and stability. The presence of grid-like patterns and intersecting lines further reinforces the idea of structure and rootedness, as if mapping out an underlying foundation.

The overall collage effect, mixing vibrant and muted colors, evokes a sense of layers built up over time, much like roots establish themselves in the earth before growth above ground is visible. Abstract botanical imagery and the harmonious division of space hint at growth. The subtle inclusion of floral and foliage patterns amid the textured, grounded background strengthens the idea of thriving from a stable base, visually embodying the concept of being "rooted and grounded."

 
Awesome day at the Boston Guild - a roundtable discussion with Judith Curtis( wife of David Curtis), author of the article about the show in the current issue of American Art Review, as moderator. She is joined by Guild artists Stapleton Kearns, Peter Tysver, and T.M. Nicholas and president of the Guild Jean Lightman. Daniel Keys and Kathy Anderson were on the 2nd floor. — at The Guild of Boston Artists.




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The Old Martinians Association of New England (OMANE) celebrated the 213th
death anniversary of its Founder, Major General Claude Martin, a Frenchman born in Lyon, France, by hosting a dinner meeting on September 13, 2013 at Masala Art in Needham, MA.
On this occasion i was invited to speak about "What is Art?"
"Simply, art is the expression of human creative skill and imagination, to create something of beauty or emotional power."
Instead of making it into a "boring" lecture i played an interactive game with the audience- i found several quotes by famous artists that also relate to struggles of life and used them to explain art, the artist and the significance of art.