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Published: 2008-04-14 17:00:47 +0000 UTC; Views: 16549; Favourites: 384; Downloads: 205
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24in x 30in oil paint on canvas.This one is different in real life because I used a lot of gold paint. It is very reflective.
Again I need a better photo
The colors are definitely a bit off.
It is a story of revolution and how government corruption is repetitive throughout history. Societies are created and destroyed as proven by dynastic cycles. The myth or as many people truly believe is that God flooded the earth to cleanse it of evil.
I feel that this relates to Manifest Destiny.
Manifest Destiny is the 19th-century doctrine that the United States had the god given right and duty to expand throughout the North American continent. Natives were considered barbaric for not sharing Christian beliefs.
In this painting, a flood is taking place to cleanse the United States of it's evil, or what the the Bush administration has done to screw it up. President Bush uses a lot of rhetoric that the founding father's used for justifying Manifest Destiny. This is not meant to be negative piece, but one of hope.
The Dove: A symbol of peace(in a cage = trapped peace)
Girl: The fact that sheβs not a soldier but a vulnerable women exemplifies hope for the common people to be able to have their say and power towards creating a new era. She has a gun, but is facing a book called "Our Country." This book is actually an antique U.S. history book written up to 1890. Also, the fact she has a gun does symbolize Revolution. Again, because she is not a soldier The Revolution does not mean war.
Lotus Flower(as seen in wallpaper): Symbol the creation of life out of the slime of the mucky waters.
Mouse: In astrological terminology will fight for their lives.
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Comments: 88
asher27 [2009-09-04 05:40:51 +0000 UTC]
i think you are a conceptual genius. just saying. your paintings need to be in physical galleries for all to see.
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InsAnnaty In reply to asher27 [2009-09-11 23:16:02 +0000 UTC]
THanks so much!!!! [link] That's where you can see them in their flesh.
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darronlee [2009-04-13 17:36:35 +0000 UTC]
youre art is amazing i love the colors in this
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Jaxene [2009-02-25 16:36:23 +0000 UTC]
Wow, this is really beautiful! You can tell how much thought was put into it and into every little detail. It's incredible, great great job!
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Wytherwing [2009-01-31 15:15:26 +0000 UTC]
fab concept and an outstanding composition... well done!
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InsAnnaty In reply to Wytherwing [2009-02-01 22:17:16 +0000 UTC]
Thanks!! Glad you like!!
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nnicc [2008-11-27 19:34:45 +0000 UTC]
Another great painting.
I am really impressed by the dove. It is opening her wings even if she is in the cage.
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maryhume [2008-05-14 15:49:12 +0000 UTC]
symbolism...awesome! its like a vanitas painting but up to date! we need more of these.
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sivrel [2008-05-11 16:46:34 +0000 UTC]
Nice piece of work here. From what I've seen though it seems you like to use a lot of symbology (assuming that's a real word that I know how to use) in your work especially your work that centers around politics.
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karemelancholia [2008-05-08 21:44:58 +0000 UTC]
Congrats!!!
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trystian-stock [2008-05-08 20:37:24 +0000 UTC]
Great piece, I love the description too. You called the woman vulnerable but I think there is something deadly about her pose and expression that just says "Don't fuck with me." I love powerful women in art.
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InsAnnaty In reply to trystian-stock [2008-05-09 03:28:04 +0000 UTC]
Thank You!!! I am the women in this painting and am more deadly than vulnerable
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slowdog294 [2008-05-07 23:39:20 +0000 UTC]
Alas, the Speak Easy Chick. I must look at this some more so I faved it. Nice job!
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EmmaMount [2008-04-21 18:14:25 +0000 UTC]
i love all the meaning you weave into your painted tapestries! and yet if you didnt read all that it would still stand alone as a mesmerising piece
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InsAnnaty In reply to EmmaMount [2008-04-25 12:30:38 +0000 UTC]
Thank You so much lovely lady
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UniquelyYours [2008-04-19 16:56:01 +0000 UTC]
My goodness! Love it! Love it all... I imagine the gold paint is fabulous and might possibly show our compulsive attitude towards wealth... that it is what will make you stand tall at the top of the mountain.
I actually saw the girl as a western brothel girl who has lost her innocence, but nows what to do to keep her ground, even if it means using her sexuality. But that this person will never be controlled by a man. (which I now know symbolizes the government) The money seemed like a lack of appreciation, but she didn't seem bothered by it so it made me think that she was use to this lack of appreciation.
Your water reflections and clothe folds are awesome. I also wish I had legs like hers, but since that's not happening it's nice to appreciate the asthetic.
Once again... Awesome!
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mattyrich [2008-04-18 11:59:03 +0000 UTC]
Whatever all that means...this is just fantastic.....all I can come up with...(you have made Matty speechless..a noble feat...)
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InsAnnaty In reply to mattyrich [2008-04-25 12:31:21 +0000 UTC]
I'm glad you like Matty!!!!!
Get on aim sometime I miss ya!
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mattyrich In reply to InsAnnaty [2008-04-26 23:58:18 +0000 UTC]
My AOL has been acting up a ton lately, but I'll get it straight soon...
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davidmacdowell [2008-04-17 05:04:19 +0000 UTC]
Youre a master of comp-color and symbols..Wowzie!!
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JoseHerb [2008-04-17 02:23:49 +0000 UTC]
It's too bad that the reflectiveness of the gold paint doesn't transfer to a digital medium. Good job.
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InsAnnaty In reply to JoseHerb [2008-04-25 12:32:02 +0000 UTC]
Yes it makes me sad that you can't get the real feeling of the painting digitally!
Thank You!
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madbaumer37 [2008-04-16 14:59:09 +0000 UTC]
beautiful. sexy. smart.
another masterful work.
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InsAnnaty In reply to madbaumer37 [2008-04-25 15:21:22 +0000 UTC]
Thank You!!
I appreciate it a lot!
Have a wonderful weekend
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soulofsorrow [2008-04-15 17:57:02 +0000 UTC]
Wow!! Is is such a sublime drawing... I like the way is full of details and the way it express the idea.
And also thanks for the explanation of all the symbology
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AgnesPterry [2008-04-15 14:57:41 +0000 UTC]
Beautiful work, so detailed, and I'm glad you broke down the symbols in the painting and explained them, because that made this even more interesting.
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InsAnnaty In reply to AgnesPterry [2008-04-15 20:37:35 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! I'm so glade you like
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eightoutside [2008-04-15 13:54:45 +0000 UTC]
Another fantastic piece. I love the symbolism you use and that you explain it so well.
One tiny thing which I'm not sure about: is it a painting or a window on the stairs? I'm inclined to see it as a window but it doesn't have that depth.
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WraithTen [2008-04-15 12:36:45 +0000 UTC]
I love the painting on the wall too. Fantastic piece.
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