Horizons
Looking at painting stages in a new light - as one piece
Horizons is one digital painting in different stages. For purposes of Day of the Dead - it is a metaphor for life and death. Each stage is a finished piece - it is complete in itself even though there might be another ending down the road.
The first piece - like a life cut short - is innocent, open. Though nice to look at - there is a strong feeling that more could be said. It is easy to imagine though how a soul might find it was done.
The second piece - is more detailed - life has more depth, texture, a cragginess - with development it is not nearly as transparent. And although there is a much vaster understanding here, this also has the nagging feeling of there being more to say - yet it also is complete.
The third piece - is more representative of a long life. It is developed, it has unexpected turns, a clearer sense of man’s size and a strong awareness of people left behind still working.
- These art prints are part of a multi-cultural celebration of Día de los Muertos. Last year Bailando con la Muerte - Dancing with Death had participants from France and China.
- This is no longer only a Mexican tradition - and with luck it is the kind of thing which helps us to recognize we are all one people.
See Also
- Dedicated to bringing all cultures together through the arts
information and description of the “Dancing with Death” celebration and installation - Day of the Dead in Mexico
site full of photos and explanation - A State of Sky
created around the same time - a piece which is found on website proper and a somewhat similar feel
