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Andrew Wyeth died today at the age of 91. Aside from the one painting here of his wife smiling , his work is known mostly for a rather melancholy portrayal of rural American scenes- they are veiled in a brownish ,gray hues like that of his living space.
Andrew Wyeth died today at the age of 91. Aside from the one painting here of his wife smiling , his work is known mostly for a rather melancholy portrayal of rural American scenes- they are veiled in a brownish ,gray hues like that of his living space. - This reminds me of the transformative power of art to create meaning out of the mundane allowing us a privaleged entry into other's inner worlds.
- It creates connections where there may have been none, or understanding where it is lacking.
- His most famous painting, 1948 's Christina's World- takes on special meaning when this woman in the dreary, overcast field was captured in her crab-like gesture crawling up the hill due to her physically handicapped condition.
- We are told that Wyeth saw dignity in her perserverance. Even without seeing her face ,I am drawn by her grace which seems frozen in time.
May the skies this weekend bring sun and warmth to you all, peace in Gaza and comfort from your family and friends--and pets!!
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