Optimism
Acrylic on canvas, 15.5” x 15.5”, created in January 2009. With a new president and philosophy in the USA, a spirit of optimism has finally opened up for many of us who had problems with the previous administration’s attitudes. This is especially true in regards to the overwhelming evidence of the harm we’ve been doing to our environment. In this painting, a rich red poppy has also opened up, growing out from a rusty, discarded tin can. The atmosphere around it is grungy and its spindly leaf is barely recognizable – is it up to the task of photosynthesizing the nutrients the flower needs to survive? The title of the work provides a hint at my hopes and feelings.
A closely related piece is “The Price of Redemption – an Ecological Statement”.
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Optimism belongs to the following groups:
Complex Simplicity of Art, Acrylic Painting, All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Avant-Garde, Contemporary Professional Painters and Sculptors, Core [C.O.R.E], Dimensions, Dirty pretty things., Environmental Awareness, Fine Arts, In Another World .., Just Brown, Layered with Texture, LEFT WING VALUES AND POSITIVE GLOBAL AWARENESS, Light In The Darkness, Mandala, Moody, Dark, Evocative (no nudes), Parallel Dimensions, Remodernist Painters' Group, Something To Say, Spiritual Art, The Art of Intrigue 2/24, The Grunge Art Gallery, The Healing Journey, the love of Eerie and enchanting artwork, The Voyage Of The Surrealists, Vibrant and Vivid Color and Visual Texture(no pornography,nudes or offensive works) Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
theyellowfury
A great idea from outside the box.
Colleen D. Gjefle replied
hmmm – don’t you mean out of the can? thanks!
Julia Thomas
This is sublime! the background and the layering is divine! I loved your concept behind the piece. In Australia the red poppy is a symbol for ANZAC day (its worn like the red ribbon for aids) so I had this preconcieved idea when I looked at it. Congratulations on your new president, Australia rejoiced with you :)
Colleen D. Gjefle replied
Hi Julia – interesting how we have different symbolism even though we share the same language and cultural origins. It’s always fun to find these things out. Thanks regarding the new boss!
Terry Hinkle
Great statement. Great job.
Colleen D. Gjefle replied
Thanks Terry!
Damien Venditti
i enjoy your thoughts on this one Colleen .. great artist and personal statement
Colleen D. Gjefle replied
Thanks Damien!
julie08
Very beautiful work:)
Colleen D. Gjefle replied
thanks!
Gili Orr
I like it, both the painting and what it means to you
Colleen D. Gjefle replied
thanks!
mimulux
awesome!!! congrats on the feature :)
Colleen D. Gjefle replied
Thanks!
kcoco
yeah yeah yeah!
and i really enjoyed your personal comments on the meaning behind the piece as well -very pertinent
karenuk1969
Beautiful work, love the colours & textures.
Maureen Bloesch
lovely symbolism:>))
Brinaka N.
wonderful symbolism!!!
H M Bascom
Great art used to express an urgent message! Well done.
Colleen D. Gjefle replied
Many thanks – let’s all home the message gets to those who can do the most good!
cyclops
marvelous thought
Adriana Glackin
Congratulations – you placed in the Top Ten in the Still Life – Grunge Challenge – well done! :D
Cheryl DeLong
This is awesome
Rosemary Scott
outstanding!!! love the symbolism behind this, well done!
Congratulations on your placement in the still life Challenge :))
Ushna Sardar
sarahhoffman
Congrats on the feature…very nice work!