#9 Dream (Homage to Salvador Dalí)

This is freakin’ amazing art Alice. The thought and the connections you have tied together in this one little piece!!! There is multiple layers of symbolism. Thankyou for writing all of the background info. Sometimes you can draw your own conclusions, but you putting together all of your thoughts and inspiration for the piece just makes it that much powerful. It is very, very sad how much beauty one gun can take away from the world.

Powerful, moving, touching tribute to two beautiful and creative spirits, my friend. A very good first effort in the realm of surrealism. Your narrative, informative as always, is most helpful for those unfamiliar with the works of these two creatoive giants as well as a wonderful glimpse into your own creative process. I, too, am increasingly concerned with the heightened level of inflammatory political rhetoric within our country and the total lack of a sense of responsibilty on the part of some to address it. For exammple, last week a man attending a ‘town meeting’ to discuss our health care system and proposed changes proudly proclaimed himself to be a ‘right wing terrorist’- HIS OWN WORDS… and the congressman conducting the meeting actually replied ‘God Bless you… There is a great American’ These events and others where people attending these meetings actually carrying weapons is shocking and should give everyone pause… Thank you for daring to speak your mind and feelings on this subject, my friend. Thank you for being a courageous warrior for peace!

Next to Thalia this comes close to being my favourite piece from this series Alice.

Mainly due to the truths captured within it which you have detailed so well and intelligently in words (at right) and on the drawing itself of course.

I am always so much more impressed with artwork which documents something important, particularly within the artists own life, and knowing your love of Lennon makes this all the more personal and original. In so much as there is a lot of “you” in this image and what you feel most strongly about.

It’s interesting you have moved forward with this series and in some *surreal way you have also come full circle back to the White Album with this latest drawing.. amazing.

Nice title too….. #9 dream is my favourite Lennon track ever.

John would have loved this.

Absolutely amazing Alice! :) I love all of the tributes and the ways you’ve interpreted them. I think my favorite part of this is the caterpillar – he’s resting on the gun, which causes death, the caterpillar is the last stage before complete transformation…a little death. Even though Lennon died in one form, his spirit went on and transformed….transcended to the next spiritual level. He still inspires so many people today and you have given him another life through your art over and over and over again!

There are so many interesting elements in this piece, Alice, from the background to the obvious foreground images. With all due respect to Dali, I think you have done a more significant work. I was surprised not to see a chrysalis dangling in there somewhere!! :)) (just kidding!) A truly remarkable work of art, Alice!

Glad you understood the term ‘warrior for peace’ it was an oxymoronic tag we gave ourselves during the antiwar movement days of the 60’s (like ‘military intelligence’). It grew from our feeling that we put ourselves out there during marches to accept the abuse (verbal & physical) from our fellow citizens and to put flowers in the barrels of military weapons as you mentioned in your narrative. It takes courage to take an unpoplular stand, as you did in your narrative comments, my friend, and for that I again thank you. Peace

i like this… it’s sort of neat to see your create a piece with no portrait in it.. rather, the objects sort of become the portrait. You’re very good when it comes to the surreal but also maintaining a completely coherent story/message… if i make any sense.. haaha. basically, i’m just saying ” I LOVE ALICE AND HER ART! “

Once again. You rock!

there is no doubt in my mind that Sir John would be looking upon this piece from heaven with a heart full of love and gratitude for such a beautiful tribute to him and his great legacy of peace. Gosh Alice, brilliant work. One of my all time songs is Imagine, I may not agree totally with all the lyrics but I understand what Lennon was saying and I sing that song with soul and heartfelt meaning. It is my desire to record my version one day…...hugs

It continues to occur to me(usually with every peice you produce) that you are freakin brilliant! Daaaaaaaaahhmn! My brain hurts! LOL! (I gott bettuh!) :-D

Absolutely amazing work Alice. There is a Dali exhibition in Melbourne at the moment, but I haven’t managed to get there yet!

fantastic work

Very nice work !

Cool. I’m occasionally a fan of Mr Lennon myself!

:-D

Ahhh yes, Dali.
A little messed up I think aren’t we all, but his works provide food for though.
An excellent piece of art you’ve created here.
Glenn

just perfect, I am a great fan of surrealism and Dali and can appreciate your wonderful work..

I meant no disrespect Alice
please accept my humble apology
:(
Glenn