Metaphor 1
by Jean Walker
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30.000 x 20.000 x 2.000 inches
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Title
Metaphor 1
Artist
Jean Walker
Medium
Painting - Acrylic & Silver Pen
Description
Calla Lily; This was a very personal painting I did at university, when recovering from breast cancer (twice)...The background colours represent blood & cancer cells, The Calla lilies are a Metaphor for my recovery !!! The lilies get larger - as I keep recovering. Like most flowers, the calla lily has a symbolic meaning. It is, ironically, associated with both Weddings and Funerals. The calla lily is symbolic of marriage and purity because of its white colour and its trumpet-like shape, similar to a woman's shape. It is also the symbol of rebirth and resurrection; therefore, it is widely used in funeral arrangements and planted in cemeteries.
The calla lily's common colour is white, but it is available in any colour such as yellow, red, burgundy, pink, orange and even a purple/black combination. When calla lilies are used in weddings, the usual choice is white because of its elegant look and symbolism of purity.
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July 18th, 2012
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Comments (7)
Oliver Wong
As I looked through your paintings, this one strikes me. It is an amazing work. I see the beauty evolving. Love it Jean!!!
Jean Walker replied:
Oliver. Thank you for that beautiful statement about my painting........ l am so pleased that it touches you ....Thank you !!!
Bob Salo
Hi Jean...I must admit I didn't read the context of your personal sensitivity regarding this painting. I hope I didn't come across as insensitive with my take on this painting as I am also a cancer survivor with two missing vertabrae now and a rebuilt spinal column. I know how meaningful a personal work of art can be...I am so sorry that I missed reading your background on this work of art and hope that my comment didn't redirect or influence your admirerers views away from your intended message......
Jean Walker replied:
It is entirley MY fault Bob, as I dont think i put the reading on..Until AFTER your comment....So you wouldnt have seen it anyway......So Please dont worry about it......Are you o.k now since your operation? i sincerly hope so !!!....there are so many sufferers out there....I consider myself to be a Lucky Survivor......Take Care Bob lol Jean
Bob Salo
wonderful metaphor of a school of fish on a coral reef to me.....!!
Jean Walker replied:
Thank you Bob....I never saw it in that context before.....Interesting.....Jean