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And yes, this is my take on the famous Matisse painting “the dance”. It’s in Homage and it was a gift to myself to paint. I changed it a little, of course, it’s my own expression….and I wanted my girls to be forming a heart shape when they danced instead of a circle. I hope you enjoy.
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‘The Dance’
36″ x 24″
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here are the quotes that I worked with while creating my own world:
Beyond the ideas of right-doing and wrong-doing there is a field. I’ll meet you there.
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There is a vitality,
a life force,
an energy,
a quickening
that is translated through you into action
and because there is only one you in all of time,
this expression is unique.
And if you block it,
it will never exist through
any other medium and it will be lost.
The world will not have it.
It is not your business to determine how good it is
nor how valuable,
nor how it compares with other expressions.
It is your business to
keep it yours clearly and directly
to keep the channel open.
You do not have to believe in yourself
or your work.
You have to keep open and aware directly to
the urges that motivate you.
Keep the channel open.
No artist is pleased.
There is no satisfaction whatever,
at any time.
There is only a queer divine dissatisfaction,
a blessed unrest
that keeps us marching
and makes us more alive
then the
others.
Martha Graham
to Agnes de Mille
in “Dance to the Piper”
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I love that!
So, I hope you enjoy…
Have a great day.
See you in the clearing.
Heather
The fine print:
‘The Dance’
36″x 24″
oils
finished sides/ready to hang
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October 5, 2007
I thought something looked familiar about this painting, and then I read your post below. I like your new painting- which has a very joyful feel to it.BTW, thanks for your comments on my blog!
October 6, 2007
hmm…I think “fluid” is how I see the dancers. And I, too, love that Graham quote!
October 6, 2007
Thanks to both of you! I appreciate you so much for taking the time.I love the Graham quote too…it’s one of my favorites of all time. Have a great weekend both of youz!
October 6, 2007
I really love your new painting….a lot of spirit to it.
October 8, 2007
me again…I finished the doll.
October 9, 2007
I did a remake of matisse dancers..good luckberny
October 10, 2007
OH, I loved this paining!I wish I could afford your work. Sigh…
October 10, 2007
Bernardo! Welcome to BAD! Kitty Blog…I do hope you’ll come back round soon. Thanks for your kind words!Pavel….sweetheart…I offer art-lay-a-way! See details at my web site…everyone can afford a BAD! Kitty! *wicked grins*
February 21, 2008
What a lovely take on the painting, and a lovely energy, I want to be one of those women dancing 🙂
February 21, 2008
Me too Jafa! Me too. 🙂 Thanks.
February 22, 2008
I love this paintings sense of interconnected movement. The dance of love….”the only dance there is”.
Also, this piece by Martha Graham is one I have never seen before and I am HUGELY touched and resonating with it. Wow. Absolute truth.
February 22, 2008
I love this Martha Graham piece and have had it posted on my studio wall for years now. Your painting is gorgeous, nice job. the energy just flows here!