Wreckage

Artist: Mary Ann Reilly
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Wreckage

“I know you are reading this poem listening for something, torn
between bitterness and hope
turning back once again to the task you cannot refuse.
I know you are reading this poem because there is nothing else
left to read
there where you have landed, stripped as you are.”

Adrienne Rich, From An Atlas of the Difficult World

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linaji

Your work with shadow and light here are so powerful.. talk about creating a story from a piece of ART!! You Go!
Mary Ann Reilly replied

Thanks Linaji. I appreciate all of your comments:)
linda858100

LOVELY SHOT MARY
Mary Ann Reilly replied

Thanks LInda
Smudger

wonderful work – well done from me – Steve ;-))
Mary Ann Reilly replied

thanks:)
djprov

Very good capture Mary Ann, lot’s of wreckage here except the photo and light. Nice. dp
Mary Ann Reilly replied

thank you David:)
athex

Nice work, very engaging, evokes many stories
Mary Ann Reilly replied

I was trying for a narrative feel. Thanks:)
Agnes McGuinness

Great shot, Mary Ann. Wonderfully atmospheric tones. Perfect with the poem. Agnes xx
Mary Ann Reilly replied

Thanks Agnes. The small portion of the poem is a work I deeply admire. Glad you enjoyed both.
Regenia Brabham

A timeless image! My favorite kind.
Mary Ann Reilly replied

Thanks Regenia. I always appreciate your comments.
Paul Kavsak

The title fits!
Mary Ann Reilly replied

thanks
midzing

beautiful shot,, love this, well done
Mary Ann Reilly replied

thanks so much:-)
Albert Dickson

A marvelous vignette of an epic.
Mary Ann Reilly replied

Thanks Albert. I hadn’t thought of it that way:-)
Lois Bryan

omg … a classic!!!! Fantastic … telling a story … everything I love best in an image … feeling and emotion … light and shadow … fascinating detail … wow wow wow!!!! You get the WOWZER award for today for sure!!!!!!!!!!!
Mary Ann Reilly replied

Thanks Lois. I have been playing with the image for awhile.
Helen Corr

everything (woman and chair bits) is at an awkward angle – brilliant! suits the words so well
Mary Ann Reilly replied

Thanks Helen. It is a piece I worked and reworked.
Anne McGinn

lovely and moving
Mary Ann Reilly replied

Thanks
ragman

Chiaroscuro light and shade at it’s best
Mary Ann Reilly replied

thanks so much:)
Tiffany Brown

Great work!!!! You captured this perfectly.
Mary Ann Reilly replied

Thanks
JimFilmer

emotion well captured & presented..excellent work Mary Ann
Mary Ann Reilly replied

Thanks again Jim
Heloisa Castro

excellent capture
Mary Ann Reilly replied

Thanks Heloisa.
eelsblueEllen

Great!!! Love the broken chair detail. Nice entry, good luck!
Mary Ann Reilly replied

thanks:)