Red Door to Santa Fe Sunset
by Zsanan Studio
Title
Red Door to Santa Fe Sunset
Artist
Zsanan Studio
Medium
Mixed Media - Digital Art, Mixed Media/photos/graphics
Description
RED DOOR TO A SANTA FE SUNSET
"Red Door to Santa Fe Sunset" is about being authentically powerful. Bathed in red light, you ride with the horse, Lungta and turn to approach “the door to beyond” ... at sunset...near Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The story behind this: One morning I found myself at Georgia O'Keefe's studios outside of Santa Fe, in Abiquiu, New Mexico. It was very early and no one else was around. I took a photo as I imagined what it might be like to walk through her door to see her working there.
Later, I tried to capture the sense of place on canvas . That was the image that later emerged as you and I opened a door to a Santa Fe sunset... an Abstract Expressionist piece. I used digital manipulation to create the terrain with added texture, patterns, repetition, and "fauve -wave" components. The juxtaposition of emphatic color represents opening the way or door to change with compassion.
You might imagine yourself there...at various times of day. The shades of red symbolize change and the possibilities for understanding different perspectives. This is a print from an original piece by Zsanan- acrylic on canvas now in a private collection. I was so pleased to find it Featured in an online publication #zsananartforsale #zsanancontemporaryartist
This image was honored as a FEATURE
in the following outstanding GALLERY
groups at Fine Art America:
Contemporary
Your Story of Art
Abstract Art and Photography
Images That Excite You
Dancing the Walls
Arts Fantastic World
Textile Tapestry Pattern Art
Best for Blankets and Textiles
Loving the Color Red
Beauty
Art Submissions to PKA
Created by Southern Artists
The Space Between
Pin Me-Daily
Out of the Ordinary
Square Art World
Art and Meditation
Beauty in Art
500 Views-1 Image
*THANKS to artists and photographer colleagues for your comments, “Likes” and “Faves” and all the accompanying Good Energy.
(((*:*))) YOU can create with this piece as a framed (or unframed) gallery-quality print for your living space — possibly a soft and durable duvet cover, fabric shower curtain, throw pillow to add that unique pop of color— or delight someone special with greeting cards you won’t find at the grocery store— OR ...YOU! with a weekender tote or fun tank top. ...
THEME AND SYMBOLISM:: In this paintography piece, the juxtaposition of color with changing light symbolizes positive change through envisioning creative perspectives. Here the story of longing for connection highlights an impetus for change with compassion. This is a theme that runs through what I paint on canvas, or on paper, or in a digital way.
BACK-STORY: : I create visual narratives from what is around me- make sketches into canvas work, then take a photo creating a mixed media digital rendering such as what you see in this piece. I reach out for the story and metaphor in a visual narrative via texture, patterns, repetition that meet in a feeling of lyrical abstraction. These elements offer a sense of coming together - a collection of concepts and forms that take shape.
METHOD:: Modern Impressionism, Abstract Expressionism, Narrative, and Digital Paintography with a Twist. Look for interpretations of outer/inner landscapes with a persistent focus on patterns and bold or unusual color. Photo and digital manipulation mostly NOT an accurate interpretation, seek to explore the essence of the subject. I move shapes, colors, forms, textures, layering and the overall gestalt to achieve an effect. Expect glimpses of reality from unusual perspectives. Image-making prompted by nature.
Zsanan Studio Notes
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September 11th, 2018
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Comments (30)
Robyn King
Congratulations your beautiful artwork is being featured in An Image Inspiring Meditation:-)
Mariola Bitner
Congratulations on your outstanding artwork! It has been chosen to be FEATURED in the group “500 VIEWS.”
Zsanan Studio
DAVID...just discovered that you have Featured this piece in Created by Southern Artists. THANK YOU!
Zsanan Studio
MAHESH...thank you so much for the FEATURE of this piece in Art and Meditation. I really appreciate it.
Lyric Lucas
Congratulations, your creative and unique art work is Featured in the "Out Of The Ordinary 1 A Day" group! 5/19/19 l/f/pin
Zsanan Zsanan
BARBIE...I am excited to find Red Door as a FEATURE in Best for Blankets and Textiles. Thank you so much!
Zsanan Zsanan
DEE... so delighted to see Red Door Featured in Textile Tapestry Pattern Art...THANK YOU so much!