I began to dig around in Bach’s life. I wanted to learn about him, who he was… his private life mostly. What drove him, who loved him. I watched endless documentaries on him and his life. I read everything I could find, I listened to his works over and over…I discovered I was head over heals in love and so inspired by Johann Sebastian Bach’s life, I couldn’t wait to finish the piece.
A guitar, a pitcher and the shutter are from the Guitar Player, The Little Street and the Milk Maid. A large picture to ground the composition behind the subjects with the missing gold lines - An element Vermeer used to keep his subjects in place. While the floor keeps them locked in time, the light carves out a beautiful moment. A pitcher, a letter, a red hat, clothe draped table & curtain were elements used in the Milk Maid, Girl with a Red Hat & The letter. The table & large curtain were used to create a space for the subjects, clear you are an outsider looking in. Vermeer and The Girl with a Pearl Earring, becoming aware there is a viewer.
A photographic love story piece between Leonardo da Vinci and The Mona Lisa. Through my research I had wondered if he had actually been in love with her, all the details pointed to a possible yes. For this piece and because Leonardo had accomplished so much, I created a background the scene depicting what seemed to be the background in the original Mona Lisa painting. I wanted it to be as close a possible, as it seemed as though this was one of his most treasured creations. If you look closely you can see elements of his life such as the Vitruvian Man and smaller diagrams from his note books.
I wanted to create a platform for Vincent and his brother Theo to reconnect. Beginning with reproducing Starry Night for the background. With the brothers being so close in their letter writing correspondences I wanted to create a lasting impression of their relationship through this piece. There are elements of Vincent Van Gogh's other pieces within this piece. If you know what you're looking for you will find them.
Dissent elements are taken from "Women's March on Versailles" On Oct. 5th, 1789 in Paris France with elements of Artemisia Gentileschi's, Judith Slaying Holofernes, 1614–20 - The story of Judith
This portrait of Anna Bach second wife of Johanne Sebastian Bach was inspired by the Jane Austin movement of the 18th Century
"Jane Austen was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels, which interpret, critique and comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen's plots often explore the dependence of women on marriage in the pursuit of favorable social standing and economic security"
“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” - Jane Austen
The Wasteland Project is geared around raising awareness in regards to the large amounts of trash in the ocean.
“There are 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic debris in the ocean. Of that mass, 269,000 tons float on the surface, while some four billion plastic microfibers per square kilometer litter the deep sea” - Laura Parker, National Geographic
The Wasteland Project is geared around raising awareness in regards to the large amounts of trash in the ocean.
“There are 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic debris in the ocean. Of that mass, 269,000 tons float on the surface, while some four billion plastic microfibers per square kilometer litter the deep sea”
BY LAURA PARKER,
“Miss Maple” is a character-based sculptural encounter born from artist Tracy Sydor's childhood experience of a 1st grade teacher who selflessly stepped forward as a protective presence. The memory of this strong woman has expanded into a figure of fierce unquestioning protection and martyrdom within the artist's personal mythology. The actualization of Sydor's vision through this artwork honors this protector and gifts the image of “Miss Maple” to anyone who may need her. A mix of performance engagement, installation and displayed ritual costume, “Miss Maple” offers us an opportunity to consider the blending of visual art forms and to reflect on our own personal mythologies. “ Cultural Services & BRIDGE
“Miss Maple” is a character-based sculptural encounter born from artist Tracy Sydor's childhood experience of a 1st grade teacher who selflessly stepped forward as a protective presence. The memory of this strong woman has expanded into a figure of fierce unquestioning protection and martyrdom within the artist's personal mythology. The actualization of Sydor's vision through this artwork honors this protector and gifts the image of “Miss Maple” to anyone who may need her. A mix of performance engagement, installation and displayed ritual costume, “Miss Maple” offers us an opportunity to consider the blending of visual art forms and to reflect on our own personal mythologies. “ Cultural Services & BRIDGE Exhibitions
So you want to meet one of the fiercest warriors of the Elf Clan? This is your chance, Dagmar is sweet and innocent looking, though deception is on high alert as she will suit up in a magic minute. Do not be fooled! Her enemies are weakened with fear upon her approach! But hold your weapons for now as a raiding party will grant no mercy, warrior elves know no limits and protect with sheer furiosity!
