. . . . naked
Metamorphosis of Narcissus
~ Salvador Dali
Trilogy of the desert: Mirage
~ Salvador Dali
Weeping Woman~ Pablo Picasso
Mother and Child ~ Pablo Picasso
Frieda Kahlo ~ Carlos Alberto Mari
(This is a tribute to the woman who
above all things showed her art with
words and paintings.)
In Praise of Dialectics ~ Renรฉ Magritte
Susanna at her Bath ~ Francesco Hayez
Seated Nude ~ Pablo Picasso
Self Portrait ~ Christian Schad
Three Tahitians ~ Paul Gauguin
Dark Patriarch ~ David B. Redpath ๐
“Curiouser and curiouser!”
Photography:
David B. Redpath ยฉ 2021
Mark Clarebrough ยฉ 2021
David Redpath 
looks like I’m first cab off the rank, David: not an enviable position but to quote a master poet: ‘someone has to be first’ — humility for bids me to say more ๐ — I like the ‘Dark Patriarch’ series with its ‘Up Yours’ attitude — or am I misreading it?
LikeLiked by 1 person
I can neither confirm nor deny,
other than to say that you are
very astute, John ๐
Visualisation is the best form
of castigation. Who can argue
with a picture?
Yet interpretation is always in
the eye of the beholder ๐๏ธโ๐๏ธ
LikeLike
so true, David ; glad to see you posting again: you are fortunate that you are articulate visually ๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
Unfortunately John, as you know,
I don’t have much to say ๐ …
LikeLiked by 1 person
not this time, David; normally you have plenty ๐
a little less verbosity is not a bad thing ๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
As I said, John,
I can neither conform
nor comply ๐ค ๐ถ๏ธ
LikeLiked by 1 person
I am not to judge nor deny
maybe fruity and articulate
will the cases fit in my Ute
LikeLiked by 2 people
You’re going to need a bigger Ute,
Ivor, as this post is to celebrate
women … Can hear them roar?
Really, I shoud do it much more! ๐
LikeLiked by 2 people
I think I’ve been out of contact for too long
Best I go and look for a bigger Ute….
LikeLiked by 2 people
Well-curated exhibit! I think I’m in “curiouser and curiouser” mode this week, very far down the rabbit hole–but at least there’s a toilet, if only I were tall enough to climb upon it.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Being the obedient resident white
rabbit gallery slave ๐ฐ I’m at your
service to provide a leg up, Liz ๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, sir.
LikeLiked by 2 people
David you have such excellent taste. Loved the video installation. It makes me want to feel less nervous about producing my own stuff. I send you a big hug and hope you have a great day.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Danke schoen, Nicole ๐
With the freedom of expression
there’s no place for inhibition . . .
only the boundaries of wisdom.
But then, discretion had never
been my friend ๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
Very interesting perspective on woman, David. For me the video is revealing, woman caught in a frame, time moves and she is still there never progressing beyond what man has locked her into. All the paintings are by men except one, which confirms my first thought. As you said David itโs in the ๐ of the beholder. We are the goddess, the huntress, the Venus, the mother and the want in men. ๐๐ค๐ ๐ป
LikeLiked by 3 people
“I am forever Spartacus, a captive
to the beauty of the gallery slave.” ๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
Engaging and entertaining post.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks for attending, Michele ๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
๐ the humble choices, and yes you are. ๐๐ ๐คญ
LikeLiked by 1 person
An interesting collection you have here!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Dwight.
I’ve Been hunting & collecting
for some time. Being a gallery
slave is my self inflicted crime ๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
You do enjoy your art! It is great to see you pursuing your passions!
LikeLiked by 1 person
We are all creatures created
to create. Imagination is the
key to a higher reality . . .
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes it really is!
LikeLiked by 1 person
A painted (and denuded!) nude nymph at the beginning; an equally beautiful real one at the end, complete with Alice in Wonderland bow. Wow! I love that you filmed the accompanying light and music show. That aspect was divine. โจ๐ฅ๐ถ Also love Picasso, Kahlo, and especially the Gauguin…. so very beautiful, that one. ๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
“Come you back, you seafaring poets;
come you back to Mandalay!”
. . . I heard Rudyard Kipling say.
But since the coup d’รฉtat in Myanmar
I don’t think we oughta. Not while
there’s a murdering Junta ruling in
old Burma. A very sad situation, Lia.
To sail off in a wooden schooner with
Paul Gauguin to explore Polynesia
would be much more fun โต๐๏ธ
We can but dream ๐๐ค
Till then I’ll happily remain a captive
slave to the local art gallery.
LikeLiked by 1 person
An excellent piece!!!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks for attending
the exhibition ๐ฒ ๐ ๐
LikeLike
It was a pleasure and a joy
LikeLiked by 2 people
Spectacular pictures!๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
As ever, my perusing ๐
pleasure, Cindy ๐ ๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
love it and have a great day! ๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dali was one of my heroes. Was fortunate to see an exhibit of his powerful stuff in the San Diego Art Museum many years ago. That man had courage with a paint brush.
Art
LikeLiked by 2 people
The Teatre-Museu Gala Salvador
Dalรญ, in Figueres, was the highlight
of my trip to Spain. Designed by
Dali himself, it is the Disneyland
of surrealism. Well worth the trip,
Art … in an alternate, post-covid,
universe,.
LikeLike
This is just gorgeous! I admire Frieda Kahlo immensely, and it is so good to see her included here where she belongs.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you ๐
It’s an undeniable truth that most
exhibits in the art galleries are by
male artists. This post is evidence,
being uploaded on International
Women’s Day โ๏ธ๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
I have a lovely friend in Wales, UK who I think follows you, her name is Ruth. Yes, absolutely, as always female artists are never given the weight they should be, Kahlo being a case in point. Have a good day.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Enjoyed the video David and the interesting artwok.
LikeLiked by 2 people
As Orson Welles once said . . .
โI donโt know anything about art,
but I know what I like.โ
Good to know we share a similar
passion for the arts, Drew ๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
I am the same way. But I enjoyed viewing your selections.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks Drew.
As a captive of the art gallery,
it’s my voluntary pleasure.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It is amazing the range of styles w/ which artists have expressed themselves overtime. Even when paying homage to such talent, you manage to retain an irreverent air, David. It is a reminder that we should not become too enamored of ourselves. ๐
LikeLiked by 2 people
Too true, Anna . . . ๐
Imagine all the people
Feed from greed
Sharing and caring
Like sisters and brothers
Doing for one another
As if done for one self
All selfishness
Pride and arrogance
Left upon the shelf
The love of life
In every breath
Crystal clear
Without guilt or fear
Transparent and honest
It would seem
Till that Kingdom come
True feedom is but a dream
As Planet Earth is ruled
By a serpent of stealth
and prideful bitterness
Yet the One who redeems
Sheep gone astray
Will one sweet day
Return to free us
And that’s a Jesus promise
LikeLiked by 2 people
Amen! โค
LikeLiked by 2 people
Wonderful work as always my friend David. ๐น
LikeLiked by 1 person
Very interesting works of art, David. ๐จ๐ปโ๐จ๐จ
LikeLiked by 2 people
We do seem to share many of the
same interests, Chris ๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ฑ๐ป
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wonderful all paintings.
I like most Pablo Picasso. You
are wonderful and enthusiastic
traveller. Your each travel gives
us amazing gifts of word, dear
Redpath.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you very much, Aruna ๐นโค๏ธ
Wherever I go there is always
much wonderful art to discover.
LikeLike
Yeah.amazing,dear๐น๐ท๐ป๐บ
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you for sharing these pictures with us. It was marvellous to see many the Dali, the Picasso, the Gauguin, to name but a few of my favourites in this exhibition
LikeLiked by 2 people
My modernist pleasure.
May I say, you have excellent
taste in fine art ๐
LikeLike
How wonderful!
You too have excellent taste in fine art also! ๐
LikeLiked by 2 people
Naturellementโ๐
LikeLiked by 1 person
Et bien sur! ๐๐
LikeLiked by 2 people
Really it’s superb analogue
LikeLiked by 1 person
A digital thank you, Jasra ๐๐
LikeLike
A digital welcome ๐ David
LikeLike