Explaining the Painting: "Passage"
“Passage” originally titled “Time Passage” is an abstract painting about just that; the passage of time, in life, and in our world. See if you see these images in the painting:
Cradle: A cradle made of branches is a symbol of the beginning of a human life.
Seedling: The green seedling is also a symbol of the beginning of a life form.
Ocean wave: The waves of the ocean rise and fall with the cycles of the moon and are a symbol of the passage of time, and our passage through this world.
Angels: The angels hover over the cradle, protecting the soul through out life and beyond.
Window: The window is an opening to all possibilities in life and to life and worlds beyond those known to us.
What else do you see in the painting?
Process: This began as a full sheet (22x30”) watercolor poured painting. The paper was attached to a board and placed on the floor. Watercolor and acrylic ink was poured on damp paper until an image emerged which suggested to the artist, the passage of time. Plastic wrap was placed in wet paint and left to dry, and then peeled away. Acrylic and watercolor were last painted in with a brush to finish the painting.
Provenance: This piece was first shown at the Doylestown Art League Juried Show at the Bucks County Courthouse in Doylestown, PA.
It was then accepted into the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society Show held in Warren, PA.
It has remained in the collection of the artist since that time.
What are your feelings when viewing this painting? What personal interpretation might you have for what you see in “Passage”?
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