Miami Beach Angels
acrylic on canvas
42" x 32"
Inspired by a 15th century Russian painting of seated angels. However, these robust angels are playing mah jong at the beach.
The tiles cast in the sand in front of them depict the four winds.
Eat Drink and Be Grateful
acrylic on canvas
44" x 32"
Minstrel at medieval roadhouse.
The perspective suggests swinging into the scene on a chandelier
Reunion with Ed
acrylic on canvas
48" x 34"
1960s heroes journey over the long and winding road to dine, once again, with Ed Sullivan (who is, as always, in black and white).
Village of Stones
acrylic on canvas
56" x 42"
Inspired by a miniature illuminated manuscript illustration. Stone architecture, with more "Stones" in the boat. Angels come down from Heaven and the population of the village gathers.
Change Machine
acrylic on canvas
44"x38"
Inspired by George Carlin's quote: "I put a dollar in a change machine ... nothing changed." Triptych on one canvas depicts events that haven't changed with the passage of time: public execution and the apathy, or even delight, of the onlookers; war, murder, suicide; and the division between the feasting and the hungry.
To Everything There is a Season
acrylic on canvas
34" x 54"
In the foreground the Miami Beach Angels represent the four seasons, standing in between columns inspired by medieval manuscript miniatures. In the background, however, a la Poussin, violence accompanies all seasons.
Leaving Home
acrylic on canvas
60" X 56"
Parents leaving ... children leaving ... the middle-aged are left in the "empty nest." English pastures with ocean view. Storm clouds in the distance.
Helen of Poland Feeds the Kids
acrylic on canvas
50" x 50"
The artist's mother in her bridal gown feeding "the kids." The coat of arms depicts the Polish eagle and tailor's implements (based on her maiden name: Schneider). The building is actually a stone English structure built in the late 600s.
Roberta
acrylic on canvas
48" x 30"
A woman who died too young returns as an angel to protect her relations from lurking evil.
Raising Joseph
acrylic on canvas
48" X 40"
Inspired by the Biblical story of the raising of Lazarus, the artist resurrects her father, who never lived to see her work.
Long Journey
acrylic on canvas
54" X 40"
An older couple pack up their belongings and begin a long, strenuous journey. The man is reluctant, the woman entices him. There is a big sendoff by the townspeople. Architecture is based on medieval Belgian style.
House Hunting
acrylic on canvas
42" x 60"
Now that the "Long Journey" is over, a house must be found.
The First Supper
acrylic on canvas
48" x 48"
They came west, got a new home, and now it's time for a very special supper.
Dispatchery
acrylic on canvas
36" X 36"
The heroine wipes her bloody sword on her dress after overcoming her adversary.
Inspired by the Cluny tapestries.
Welcome Sarah
acrylic on canvas
48" X 60"
Sarah travels to an old synagogue in Krakow and is welcomed by its resident angel, as if he had been waiting for her all his life.
Exhibition
acrylic on canvas
48" x 48"
Although the artist (with bird) would rather be exhibiting her work inside the museum, she hangs her work outside its walls. Nevertheless, her work attracts one and all.
Le mariage de François et Sonia
acrylic on canvas
48" X 36"
Wedding party for Sonia and Francois. Near Kalamazoo ... August, 2003
The Green Cat of Elsinore
acrylic on canvas
60" X 36"
The feline remembers Elsinore in happier days, before Hamlet and his family bloodied its grounds.
The Stage Grew Cold
acrylic on canvas
48" X 30"
A much respected member of the acting community ascends before the final act.
Lunch
acrylic on canvas
40" X 30"
Princess Jennifer feeds the beloved hounds with the spoils of their victory.
L'ecole bon appetit
acrylic on canvas
48" X 36"
A tribute to all that we learned from Julia Child during her long and prestigious life in the culinary industry.
The Invited
acrylic on canvas
48" X 30"
A Stranger Approaches
acrylic on canvas
48" X 48"
Exodus in a light snow ...
acrylic on canvas
18" X 36"
A question, Rabbi ...
acrylic on canvas
24" X 30"
Mr Music
acrylic on canvas
18" X 36"
Au revoir a moi meme
acrylic on canvas
30" X 30"
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