So, here is a second a piece regarding the paintings series I’ve mentioned lately (more to come). This painting is another of the three oils I am so happy to have shown at The Loft at Camano Commons on Camano Island, WA.
The visual source of inspiration for this piece, for me, is a fun, serendipitous one. I often pass a building that used to be a church. It has fallen into disrepair … but it looks like someone put a half-hearted effort towards repair … but obviously many years ago. The didn’t get far. I think they quit after leaning a ladder against the building: no signs that anyone actually climbed up. But there is leans. Hanging on rusty baling wire, about five rungs up is a very old, rusty, dusty sign: “Workers Above”. I find that humorous.
Hanging on a ladder leaning against a wall of a church creates a juxtaposition opportunity to translate the sign in another way. I certainly believe there is quite of bit of activity above … well above ground, the ladder, steeple and all!
By the way, here’s a look at the wall at The Loft … so thankful to Lydia and the Loft for the opportunity!
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