Amy Lincoln

Overcast Seascape

2020

As is generally the case with my paintings, this work proceeded from a place of unknowing. The specificity of imagery and technique belie the non-specific character of the ideas and narratives presented. The imagery is not tied to any pre-existent source (textual or other). It is not preconceived by the artist, rather it is produced spontaneously in the process of painting. That said, it seems both easy and sensible to connect the imagery in this painting to common cultural material, especially that from very ancient sources. The central figure is very much like a totemic Neolithic goddess- the sort of which seem to be among the most ancient artistic works, examples are extant from eras stretching back tens of thousands of years. A lot has been written about figures of that kind but of course no one can reasonably claim to truly understand them. Here the great goddess appears with wings and entwined serpents. Crowned also with a glowing orb she has become an emblem of a matristic hermetica. The smaller figure may be less evidently archetypical. She is a younger goddess, a daughter like Persephone to Demeter. She lifts the breasts of her mother signifying perhaps how the presence of the child evokes the nurturing qualities of the mother or how Persephone’s seasonal ascent from the underworld awakens in her mother the impulse to again give life to the world. The cluster of gynomorphic figures contained by the crescent moon at the center of the painting refer to the balanced transformations of the lunar cycle and their mysteriously harmonic physical manifestation in the vital cycles of a woman’s body. At their axis is the cycloptical abdomen of the figure enthroned on the moon. The entire totem rises from a terrestrial gateway into an open landscape. In the background megaliths obscure the horizon. They represent a first boundary in time- the beginning of history. Below is the gateway, the opening to an inner earth...

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Introducing "Golden Days 02" - a geometric abstract painting on round canvas inspired by the luxurious gold gilding of Chinoiserie tableware. Embrace the essence of summer with delicate leaf patterns and heart shapes intricately woven into the design. Radiating beauty at 20cm in diameter and 1.5cm in depth, this piece is crafted with acrylics on round canvas, exuding elegance and charm. As Jenny Uglow once said, "We might think we are nurturing our garden, but of course it’s our garden that is really nurturing us." Reflect on the splendour of summer, with blooming gardens and nature's golden touch encapsulated in this artwork. Experience the allure of metallique acrylic paint, infusing this piece with a soft luster that captivates the eye. Dive into the world of "Golden Days 02" and let the beauty of nature's embrace inspire you. Golden Days 02 (2022) is signed on the back and includes my Certificate of Authenticity. This painting will be shipped in a custom-made cardboard box. Art © 2019-2028 Fuen Chin...