The Other World (No.I)
This is the first photograph I am uploading using a totally new technique. An experiment really, but one which I am enjoying immensely. Pryere – is kindly taking the photographs of this new series, for which I thank him.
I would also like to mention Stephen Russell – Lacy who writes….For when the love of self no longer rules our hearts, then we rise above our worries concerning the transient things of the world.
Painting using mixed media – An Ephemeral Experience
Music- Khatchaturian – Masquerade Suite – Waltz
3rd February 2009
The Other World (No.I) belongs to the following groups:
Corporate Art/Themes and The Healing Journey Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
Mark Peterson
Love it, excellent work!
Sophie Shapiro replied
Mark, thank you for this comment. Susan has asked me a little further down about the technique etc….so I shall write about it there, if you’re at all interested. Hope you are well and thanks for your encouragement and interest!Sx
sulaartist
Amazing !!
Sophie Shapiro replied
I’m so pleased you like it! Thank you!S
Olivia Moore
I adore the colors!
Sophie Shapiro replied
Thank you Olivia for your comment! I really appreciate your interest!S
Susan Duffey
Such superb contrasts between the gritty areas and the opalescent. Are you going to divulge anything about your new technique, Sophie?
Sophie Shapiro replied
Susan, I must admit you do make me laugh!!!.....Are you going to divulge anything about your new technique, Sophie?....Well, yes I am…...A few months ago I had a very strange experience with hot wax. I had wanted to use the wax with ice for some reason and this thought had continued to follow me until yesterday when my garden was covered with snow. My magical garden was transformed into wonderland. I asked my very dear friend John to come over and help me in my experiment. I took the snow and started building layers. I added different colours of pigment, acrylics, graphite and inks. The results you can judge for yourself. All I know is that I had great pleasure producing the picture that John recorded photographically yesterday. I really like the way that the environment blends translucently with our own human existence.
In the 80’s while travelling in the Philippines I was very fortunate to meet Roberto Villanueva – who was a remarkably interesting gentleman. His work and ideas have come to fruition and have made complete sense to me over the last few weeks. A journey I needed to explore and discover for myself. I hope that you enjoy the work I will be uploading and want to add a special thank you to John – Pryere – for his understanding, patience and tolerance in taking photographs in temperatures below 0. What we do for the love of art and creativity. A transient moment that is here today and gone tomorrow. A photographic image is the only remains of its existence.
I dedicate this whole series to – Roberto Villanueva, a man proud of his cultural background, and full of passion for his traditions and beliefs. He too believed in the power of Spirit. His ephemeral installations are wonderful examples of this.
I hope you find this interesting Susan, I’m pleased you asked me the question as it pieced some of the puzzle bits together, so to speak! Hope you are well and painting? Sx
coppertrees
Wonderful Sophie…will bmail you later on today….maiss ya thinking about ya.Hugsxoxoxo
Sophie Shapiro replied
Vickie, I have been waiting for your email, but have received nothing! Thinking of you as always!Sx
blamo
excellent image …..............with towering moosic
Sophie Shapiro replied
Tone, I have been thinking about you as well! I told John we should all meet up and go made with the snow!....There’s more on the way….G R E A T!!!!Sx
tkrosevear
the true colors are shining through…vibrant and alive are you ;)
this is stunning Sophie ;) xoxoxox
Sophie Shapiro replied
Tammy, thanks for your lovely note! I do still feel vibrant and alive I’m pleased to say. I wrote a brief description of how I did this work for Susan… 3 doors up….hope you have a chance to read it! More to come….shortly! Thinking of you!Sx
emele
I like it! :)
Sophie Shapiro replied
Thank you Emele for your comment! I really appreciate it!S
Ginger Barritt
Sensational!
Sophie Shapiro replied
Thank you Ginger for your lovely comment! I really appreciate your interest! Kind regards, Sophie
liesbeth
To me you did capture the other world feeling here..the soft pastel colours seem to be on another level while the earthly colours are in front.. this is very exiting..
jude walton
Beautiful
Julie Marks
Sophie,
I hope you have more experiences with hot wax if this is the result :)
This is a magical and enchanting use of color;the lovely asian feel of
the pinks and blues act as a catalyst for the earth tones to become
radiant. This is a visceral piece where I can feel the movement of the
layers of “the other world.” Since I live in other worldy time and space,
I feel strangely at home in your captivating and inviting world.
mimulux
fantastic work.. beautiful!!! congrats on the feature :)
Sophie Shapiro
Steve Peed
What a woderful piece of work! I love the depth that you have created in this piece. The elements and colors work so well together. Nice work!