I really do. I have always wanted to be some sort of artist myself. To the right is a picture from James C. Christensen's collection, entitled, "Sometimes the Spirit Touches Us Through Weakness." The description for this photo is, "a hunchback, an 'everyman,' being visited by an angel and receiving the message that we grow through adversity - we can make our weaknesses into strengths. The hunchback is seated on a box inscribed with a Latin phrase that translates literally as 'after clouds, sun' -the equivalent of 'look for the silver lining." Funny how much more I enjoy the picture when I know the meaning behind it.I love James C. Christensen's work. He is a close second for me on my favorite artists. I have a book of his work that he has done for the Shakespearean Festival in Cedar City. He has also done the art for inside the Nauvoo Temple.
I also realize that this is the picture I have chosen for the gallery this week, but I don't care. I think the message and the simplistic beauty of this pictures deserves its own blog spot.
2 comments:
There used to be a Christensen in my dentist's office when I was a kid...that was the best part of every visit was to sit in the waiting room and find fairies and fish and frogs and all the beautiful and unexpected things he had hidden in the picture. He is a wonderful artist! I think he may not fall into the “style” that everyone would hang in their home, but no one can deny his talent, whimsy, and heart...which explains why he is such a favorite of YOURS!
Yes, but what is your favorite Cézanne?
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