Over the Rainbow
Somewhere Over the Rainbow…..
In this work I started with the vision of a Grass Widow, patiently waiting for her husband to return but somewhere along the line, it came to represent those of us who take a backseat to life.
Fear keeps us rooted in our comfort zones even though we are tired and bored in our surroundings.
We’re afraid if we chase the rainbow the sky will crumble, open up and bad things happen ….so we sit back and watch life play out like a movie on a big screen..
What happens when the movie comes to the end of the reel…are we left with a room full of regrets?
if you are interested in the etymology of a Grass widow see Professor Anatoly Liberman
The last in the Widows series….The Grass Widow
Also in the series;
The Black Widow
The Merry Widow
Available as an art print, card, canvas, mounted print and poster.
Image copyright © 2009 Shanina Conway.
Copying and displaying or redistribution of this image without permission from the artist is strictly prohibited
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John Edwards
Wonderful work
Shanina Conway replied
Thanks John, nice to see you around and with new work;)
linaji
this just strikes me as an exquisite moment in time.. wow.
Ronald Rockman
Inspired by Billy Thorpe !
Shanina Conway replied
hehe..hardly Rocky;)
linskudd
Brilliant. I just love your work.
eon .
AMAZING, Haunting and quite magnetic ” – )) YOU WIN x
Shanina Conway replied
haha Capt Hook…haunting is great, there’s more behind this than meets the eye…at first;)
joak
just ken her face is goin tae be a skull…great work pal
Shanina Conway replied
lol! no skull…although she could have been sitting there awhile…Hi joak:D
Irene Burdell
She is like me ,looking out of the windows thinking , what could have been :=)
Beautiful work Shanina x
Shanina Conway replied
what could have been…don’t we all have those moments…thanks hon;)
midzing
brilliant work,,,, well done
Shanina Conway replied
Thanks Wendy;)
Peter Lessey
A wounderfull image with avery fitting title. I am amzaed with you talent Shanina. this piece has such depth and colour flows when I look at the image I feel a if I am standing right behind her.
Excellent work my friend. – Peter
Shanina Conway replied
It’s great you got that feel Peter, it’s what I was going for..at one stage even played with a television test pattern…like watching life go by on a screen;)
Tron
Excellent work!
MyheART
oh wow….awesome….
Ronald Rockman
No didn’t really think so, but didn’t he do it justice with a capital J
RRRRRRRRRRRRROCK X
banrai
pulling out all the stops, another level here.. fantastic!!
Scott d'Almeida
outstanding
happyfeet5
This is amazing. Wonderful imagination. You just put us all to think. I just keep on going back and forth to it for it has meaning, but everyone’s concept of it is different. I agree with Peter, I feel I am just behind her, she looks so real. But at the same time, afraid that she will turn her head and might not like what I see. I see that she is well poised and regal. Wonder what that mangled body or toy is in front of her. Well, I guess you could make a story out of this. Love the colors. It is perfection. Only, the guessing, the wondering. Iris
happyfeet5
Oh, I hope you give us an insight or a clue. It is intriguing you know.
Shanina Conway replied
lol! I’ve added a narrative… I wandered a little off the original concept of a grass widow;)
Karin Taylor
Wow, what a twist on the title, fantastical work Shanina! :)
valzart
wooOOWEEee! enchanting entrancing mysterious magical work sweetheART ;} happy hippy hugglez thiscame2mind
C J Lewis
Wonderful work as always Shanina :)
coppertrees
Fantastic Shan I love it, your work is so many delights.
raymondo
Great work…xx
JUSTART
great
Michael Beers
FANTASTIC!!!!!!!
doreen01
Enigmatical and magical! Impressive series Shanina!!!
AnitaInverarity
A wonderful piece Shanina, just awesome ! xxxx
Martin Muir
great work Shanina,magical picture and work.!
Patricia Anne ...
creepy cool!
ellamental
As always you rise above with outstanding work!!! The doll on the floor is an astounding idea!!!!!
Christina Norwood
Wow! Great concept, composition, etc, etc
Tahnja
totally outstanding work, wow
frogster
Great work my friend
happyfeet5
Thanks a lot for the narrative. Now, that really makes sense.The piece makes more sense to me now and I am able to appreciate it more. You mentoned the confort zone and that sounds so familiar to me. Right now that is the stage I’m in and you have made me think, what will happen when the movie ends. Can’t let that happen. Thanks. Iris
Shanina Conway replied
Thanks Iris…don’t let let anything hold you back..it’s not like we can replay the movie;)
happyfeet5
I just went to the site where it explains what is a grass widow, or better yet the many definitions there are. Very interresting. Loved the info. Thanks a lot. Iris
happyfeet5
Oh, I know, you only live once.
awdigitaldreams
I love the image, Shanina, but the words speak straight to my heart… xoxox
reflector
A stunning combination of photography and 3D elements Shanina ! I like your description and it’s something we all experience – the convenience of comfort Vs the inconvenience / uncertain aspects of major change.
Tracey Mac
Adore this Shan, my new fav of yours, gorgeouswork, awesome concept and very thought provoking words indeed….....
Keith Reesor
Excellent Shanina!! :)
RavenSoul
AMAZING WORK!!
catherine walker
wow ..wonderful and amazing work..well done!
Vicki Ferrari
Stunning Shanina, and your words echo such truth, and in turn create something extra (like a 3D understanding, somehow) in your fantastic photograph here! Fave!
bubbleblue
Stunning work
constance42
makes me want to move up to the front seat, awesome!!!
Rhinovangogh
The picture is captivating;your words even moreso.