Feathered Friend

I have a fascination with subtext � With reading between the lines -- Tuning in to the unspoken. Mine are portraits of imagined selves, damaged,... more

by Johniene Papandreas

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Price

$2,200

Dimensions

32.000 x 32.000 x 1.500 inches

Title

Feathered Friend

Artist

Johniene Papandreas

Medium

Painting - Casein On Muslin

Description

"I have a fascination with subtext � With reading between the lines -- Tuning in to the unspoken. Mine are portraits of imagined selves, damaged, passionate, hidden selves. Expressions of the moments between -- Moments thought private, unobserved �That moment when you are shown the absolute truth --The moment before the walls go up.
TECHNIQUE
The paintings are created entirely by brush on sized, heavyweight muslin (chosen for its unobtrusive weave) in casein, a paint derived from milk or soy protein. It was used widely by artists in earlier times and is enjoying a renaissance today. Though it has similarities to both watercolor and gouache, it is more durable than either and can be used to create both translucent and opaque effects. The paint is applied in thin layers, building visual depth without thickness of paint, and the result is a soft, matte, luminosity that appears to glow from within, even in the dimmest of light. Because of the specialized technique used, the paintings remain pliable and can be safely dismounted, rolled for shipping or storage, and re-stretched as needed.

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July 13th, 2013