Martha and the Vendettas

Artist: Diana Maus
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Martha and the Vendettas

Martha was painted during my filing for divorce. The figure is in an angry wound-up pose, with arrow in hand, ready to release if pushed any further. It was a loose sketch painted in traditional oils. The face was changed to a mask because I was having to contain my anger at the time to thwart danger in the situation—hence the arrow behind the back but the mask of accommodation. The name is a play on Martha Graham (dancer) and Martha and the Vandellas (the singing group). The blue swirls on top of the red dress also are an attempt to pacify my anger with purer thoughts and activities.

Original is a 36” x 48” oil on canvas.

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Tron

Beautiful artwork! love the colors…
Diana Maus

Thank you!
AlteredIllusions

The title is such a great play on words – and I love the full version of this painting.
Diana Maus

Thank you, it is pretty effective seeing it in the full size too. It’s a very important painting in my life.
Kitsmumma

This is fantastic, the light and detail are just incredible. You are very talented.
Diana Maus

Thank you, from someone who is as good at light and detail as you are I am flattered!
DefyingGravity

Wonderful Diana! A powerful work.
Diana Maus

Thanks Ruth. It still is as powerful a feeling of vengeance to me today as it did then. LOL
Siamesecat

exellent artwork, i can relate to this, I was divorced last yaer..
Diana Maus replied

sorry to hear that. But it is a statement of hope (after anger, life goes on)
Ulrikeart

Great capture of emotion, beautiful image.
Diana Maus replied

thank you!
Estelle O'Brien

This is a powerfully expression work, beautifully executed Diana. I can see why it is an important piece to you. Extraordinary.
Diana Maus replied

thanks Estelle!