Originally painted in February 2002 with acrylic on canvas paper. I then scanned the painting into Photoshop CS3 and refined it…The image initially came directly from my unconscious in sketch form…
“The Battle Between You And Me” refers to the tumultuous time I spent with my ex-husband in a rather difficult marriage. He is the creature on the left with the sword and shield looking like a warrior on the offensive. I am the creature on my back in a defenseless and prone position having the “life” sucked out of me by him. This is not a hopeless tale, however, as you can see the crown is still on my head (I am still the hero of my own myth) and also, the giant eye and bolt of lightening that symbolize my awakening into the consciousness of my situation and the realization that I must get out of the relationship and move on with my life. And, finally, in the top right of the painting is the mandala, the symbol of wholeness and the fruit or the flower of what evolves from the creative struggle for autonomy and independence…
abstract, anima, animus, archetypal, battle, creatures, fantasy, fighting, surreal, war
Comments
I like the way you portrayed the battle. I can see a lot going on.
Wonderful work. I love the contrast of the colors. Clearly there is one character that has the advantage in this work. I suppose it is “you” or “me” depending on your perspective. Great painting
Great work! Love your eclectic style!
Brilliant!!!
Very good work
thanks everyone! thanks for your support!
hopr you did not get washed away up there? here all we had was wind and a little wet stuff mighty nice piece stay dry
Beautiful work!!
this is fabulous!
really special
i love what the inner world
can reveal