Penelope - And/Or Having Helene Ruiz In Mind

Danilo Lejardi

Penelope - And/Or Having Helene Ruiz In Mind

Copyright DaniloLejardi 2009
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I guess most of you probably know or have read about Penelope, the faithful wife of Odysseus, who keeps her suitors at bay in his long absence, and that her name has always been associated with faithfulness. And Time.
Well, I decided to recreate this character once more by thinking of Helene Ruiz. Why? Well, because you probably know that one of the recurrent elements in her works is Time _ if it´s not her main theme. Just take a look at her gallery.
So this is my very personal tribute to one of the greatest artists in town.
This is also a tribute to one of my favorite Spanish singer/composers of all times: Joan Manuel Serrat. One of his most known musical compositions is Penelope, precisely; the story of a woman who spent all her life waiting her lover to come back. Though in this case, her lover returned, but he was so old that she couldn´t recognize him, and then she forever continued to wait for the love of her youth.

Here is a videoclip of singer Diego Torres singing Serrat´s Penelope.
Here are the lyrics of Serrat´s Penelope ( In Spanish):

“Penélope,
Con su bolso de piel marrón,
Sus zapatos de tacón
Y su vestido de domingo.

Penélope,
Se sienta en un banco en el andén
Y espera a que llegue el primer tren
Meneando el abanico.

Dicen en el pueblo
Que un caminante paró
Su reloj una tarde de primavera.

Adiós, amor mio,
No me llores, volveré
Antes que de los sauces
Caigan las hojas

Piensa en mi, volveré por ti

Pobre infeliz,
Se paró tu reloj infantil
Una tarde plomiza de abril
Cuando se fue tu amante.

Se marchitó
En tu huerto hasta la ultima flor,
No hay un sauce en la Calle Mayor
Para Penélope.

Penélope,
Tristes a fuerza de esperar
Sus ojos parecen brillar
Si un tren silba a lo lejos.

Penélope,
Uno tras otro los ve pasar
Mira sus caras, los oye hablar,
Para ella son muñecos.

Dicen en el pueblo
Que el caminante volvió.
La encontró
En su banco de pino verde.

La llamó,
“Penélope, mi amante fiel, mi paz
Deja ya de tejer sueños en tu mente.

Mirame, soy tu amor,
Regresé.”

Le sonrió
Con los ojos llenitos de ayer
No era asi su cara ni su piel,
“Tu no eres quien yo espero.”

Y se quedó
Con su bolso de piel marrón,
Y sus zapatitos de tacón
Sentada en la estación.”

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Penelope - And/Or Having Helene Ruiz In Mind by Danilo Lejardi
Penelope - And/Or Having Helene Ruiz In Mind by Danilo Lejardi
  • jenseyes

    jenseyes

    Awesome

  • Danilo Lejardi replied

    Thanks a lot!

  • Carolyn Cable

    Carolyn Cable

    Very cool!

  • Danilo Lejardi replied

    Oh, Carolyn; Im glad you liked it, thanks!

  • TeriLee

    TeriLee

    This is so amazing and beyond the words I can find to describe how much I love this….Danilo….you are truly talented, one of my faves of RB….your tribute…to this.. ...ohhhh the talent of Helene Ruiz has been an admiration of mine from almost my first day on this sight…much like you, she never fails to amazing and dazzle….I am smiling soooo big!!! This is an alsolute FAVE!!!!!

  • Danilo Lejardi replied

    Yes, my friend, i agree with you, she has been an inspiration to a lot of us; I´m so glad you´ve liked this one. Thanks.

  • Sally Omar

    Sally Omar

    OMG…I LOVE HELENE AND THIS IS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME…..DEF FAV
    FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxo

  • Danilo Lejardi replied

    Hi, Sally, thanks a lot!

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Brilliant work danilo

  • Danilo Lejardi replied

    Wow, Helene, I appreciate a lot your comment; thanks!!!

  • Leda D

    Leda D

    this is so awesome!

  • Danilo Lejardi replied

    Thanks a lot!

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway

    Beautiful work Danilo, and such a sad story…

  • Danilo Lejardi replied

    Hi, Shanina, thanks a lot!

  • Danica Radman - Tazzina

    Danica Radman ...

    fantastic inspiration deliverd great work, congratulation Danilo

  • Danilo Lejardi replied

    Such kind words, thanks!

  • Michael Beers

    Michael Beers

    FANTASTIC!!!!

  • Danilo Lejardi replied

    Oh, Michael; thanks friend!

  • banrai

    banrai

    wonderful

  • Danilo Lejardi replied

    Your comment is much appreciated; thanks a lot!

  • Dave Martsolf

    Dave Martsolf

    HiDanilo, Great job,here!

  • Danilo Lejardi replied

    Hi, My friend Dave, Thanks!

  • maileilani

    maileilani

    Interesting and captivating! Great job!

  • Danilo Lejardi replied

    It´s great to know you liked it, thanks!

  • linaji

    linaji

    INCREDIBLE DANILO SIMPLY SO FINE.. she is indeed one of the most amazing and talented artist that is contributing work on the Bubble let alone New York City no.. let alone in our world.. you really hit this one with your fine sense of story and just your complete talent to make a piece so beautiful and ethereal.. I love Her!

  • Danilo Lejardi replied

    Wow, Lina, such nice words; your gesture is much appreciated, thanks from the heart!

  • MyheART

    MyheART

    awesome… a great tribute from one talented artist to another…:)

  • Danilo Lejardi replied

    Hi, Robin, I´m so glad you liked this one; thanks!

  • Bluesrose

    Bluesrose

    Beautiful fantasy!

  • Danilo Lejardi replied

    Thanks a lot, Bluesrose!!!

  • Larry Butterworth

    Larry Butterworth

    Inspirational

  • Danilo Lejardi replied

    Wow, My dear friend Larry; thank you, pal!

  • DevineDayDreams

    DevineDayDreams

    very wondferful work danilo!!!

  • Danilo Lejardi replied

    Happy to see you liked it, thanks!

  • navybrat

    navybrat

    excellent as always!

  • Danilo Lejardi replied

    Your comment is so appreciated, thanks, friend!

  • jacqleen

    jacqleen

    TICK TOCK…TICK TOCK….wow…..Danilo..this is just FANTASTIC…...I loveeeeeeee her longing expression….and the coolish TONES are just amazing…..I love the FEEL of this piece!
    just LOVEEEEE your work my friend!!! xx

  • Danilo Lejardi replied

    Hi, Jacqui!!! You´re always so kind with me, thanks, my friend!

  • wigs

    wigs

    fabulous… incredible work

  • Danilo Lejardi replied

    Such nice words, thanks a lot for commenting on it!

  • helene ruiz

    helene ruiz

    Danilo! u made me cry….that was the sweetest thing i can imagie….wow…thank u so much …. your work is always an inspiraton to me..,.hugs and much luv to u danilo

  • helene ruiz

    helene ruiz

    and u know what is so funny, this may sound crazy, but i name my paintbrushes, one of my first paintbrushes my father bought me I named Penelope(lol)...I donth think I will never find another brush like that again….

  • Danilo Lejardi replied

    It´s great to know this image had reminded you of your first steps on painting, and this gift from your father. Just because of that it was worth to create this image. I´m glad you´ve liked it. Thanks to you!

  • DragonFlyer

    DragonFlyer

    Inspiring! A truly magical piece! Congratulations!
    K xx

  • Danilo Lejardi replied

    Thanks a Lot, Dragon!

  • catherine walker

    catherine walker

    This is wonderful..so well done..beautiful!

  • Danilo Lejardi replied

    Thanks a lot, Catherine; I´m glad you liked it!

  • limerick

    limerick

    What a beutiful interpretation! I love the frosting … so much detail. Could look at it for ages and ages….. :)

  • Danilo Lejardi replied

    Your comment is much appreciated; thanks a lot!

  • Keith Reesor

    Keith Reesor

    Totally amazing work Danilo!! :)

  • Danilo Lejardi replied

    Wow, Keith! Thanks, my friend!

  • Heloisa Castro

    Heloisa Castro

    excellent Danilo

  • Danilo Lejardi replied

    Oh, Heloisa…! It´s so nice to have your comments; thanks a lot!

  • Isa Rodriguez

    Isa Rodriguez

    i dont know how much i can say .. that will make you know how much I love this .. but her work I adore for all its power and sense of attitude, and thoughts and feelings. what an amazing artist. and this tribute couldnt get anymore lovingly powerfully beautiful and true to her…... what a gorgeous tribute. .. thanks so much

  • Danilo Lejardi replied

    It´s my pleasure by having you commenting on one of my images; i know you´re an amazing person as well as an extraordinary artist. I think Helene has been an inspiration to a lot of us all the time, so it´s great to know we can also share this admiration for her. Thanks a lot, Isa!

  • reflector

    reflector

    Nothing short of Magnificent ! So much complexity and detail in this fine image !

  • Danilo Lejardi replied

    Hi, friend; thank you so much for your kind words; it´s much appreciated. Denny Luo.

  • oneperfectkiss

    oneperfectkiss

    Wondrful work! xx

  • reflector

    reflector

    Laughing here Denny ! :)

  • artisandelimage

    artisandelimage

    bravo !
    my best, francis.

  • Martin Muir

    Martin Muir

    The picture is just mind blowing(not sure how this got past me?)

  • OliPhotography

    OliPhotography

    wow! amazing work. like a cd cover

  • F.A. Moore

    F.A. Moore

    Awesome, like Helene, whom I am just gettng to know.

  • Solomon Walker

    Solomon Walker

    creative and wonderful, liking the texture and sparkles…

  • GittiArt

    GittiArt

    Fantastic work and congrats on the featur…..well-deserved!!!

  • Karen Tillotson

    Karen Tillotson

    Wow…amazing work of art! Congratulations on your features!

  • Lior Goldenberg

    Lior Goldenberg

    Excellent!!!

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