IRIS portfolios 2002 – 2011
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IRIS I 2002
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IRIS II 2002
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IRIS(e) 2011
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IRIS 2011
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Fleur- de- lis.
Flower of light.
A portfolio of 12 to 20 paintings were created each June.
Each work measures: 23″H x 15″W
The IRIS series is in private collections nationwide.
The originals shown was translated into an exquisite fine art print and is available for sale.
The shape resonates/overlaps with multiple images: triangle; vulva/phallic; pine tree; dragonfly; chandelier; human figure with outstretched arms-opening and surrendering to the heavens;hands in prayer;etc.
The evanescent and perennial evanescence of the iris bloom: waiting and awaiting, beholding, and accepting the forever imprint/gift of natural rapture.
The IRIS series began in 2002 as crayon drawings: RAPTURES.
I began to use the actual pulp of the bloom after a bloom spilled its color on a drawing. I hold the fragile bloom in my hand and carefully listen and draw out its life once again.
Heraldry of evanescent and astonishing beauty.
The IRIS series is an ongoing exploration/discovery/discipline every early June.
Reverence and passion.
For further information:
https://catherineljohnson.wordpress.com/2011/07/13/irise-2011/
CATHERINE L. JOHNSON ART 