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Figurative Portrait of a Nude Male Model Handsome example of a vibrant figurative of a nude male model by Katherine Kallick (American, b. 1952). Med...

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...

This piece is an abstract composition done with mixed media, oil and acrylic paints on linen. The artist explores an incredible world filled with color and expressive brush strokes. ...

Redhead On A Yellow Blanket - Original Figurative Nude Study Original San Francisco figurative nude painting depicting a redhead model laying on a yellow blanket. Her hand lays over...

Nude Woman on Yellow Couch and Blanket in Acrylic on Paper Bright painting of a nude woman by acclaimed bluegrass musician Katherine "Kathy" Kallick (American, b. 1952). A nude woman is sitting on a light yellow couch that has been covered with a darker yellow blanket. She is facing the viewer, with her knees up and one arm on the back of the couch. Unsigned, but was acquired with a collection of the artist's work. Paper size: 22.5"H x 28.38"W Katherine Kallick...

Two Nude Female Models in Acrylic on Paper San Francisco Abstract Expressionist Colorful painting of two models by acclaimed bluegrass musician and San Francisco artist Katherine "K...

Black and White Nude Woman in Acrylic, Gouache, and Charcoal on Paper Black and white painting of a woman by acclaimed bluegrass musician Katherine ...

“I thought the world was turned upside down when I started this body of work right after the 2016 presidential election. Little did I know. I had gone to the Woman's March in Washing...

"Pensive Woman" by French artist Natalya Mougenot is a striking abstract expressionist painting that captures introspection and emotional depth. The artwork depicts a solitary figure...

Reclining Nude Model in Acrylic on Paper Colorful painting of a woman by acclaimed bluegrass musician Katherine "Kathy" Kallick (American, b. 1952). A woman is reclining on a lounge chair, with her head resting against one hand. Behind her, there is a potted plant. Some of the shadows in this piece are shown in reds and oranges, creating a warm feel to the composition. Unsigned, but was acquired with a collection of the artist's work. Paper size: 22.5"H x 28.38"W Katherine Kallick...

“I thought the world was turned upside down when I started this body of work right after the 2016 presidential election. Little did I know. I had gone to the Woman's March in Washing...

Substantial period Berkeley School figurative study of a woman with a wineglass by listed Berkeley artist Marjorie Cathcart (American, 1918 - 2014). Ci...