Wednesday, December 8, 2010

joan snyder


My Life, 1996, oil, straw, velvet, silk and plastic grapes on linen, 48 x 54, And Always Searching For Beauty, 2001, oil, acrylic, paper mache,herbs on linen, 78 x 102, High On Pink, 2004, oil, acrylic, herbs, wood & cloth on panel, 44 x 50

i'm going to be completely honest and say i was never a big fan, but after looking at the work many times over the years, i can now say--i get it, i love it, it totally speaks to me...see more here.
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  1. AnonymousDecember 8, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    you almost need to see it in the flesh and then-wow! they're so big and beautiful and messy. i love her mix of materials: straw, herbs silk, and...glitter and plastic grapes!

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  2. Bridgette Guerzon MillsDecember 8, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    I just bought a book on her work yesterday! I can't wait to pour over the pages.

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  3. lisaDecember 8, 2010 at 5:32 PM

    Perhaps that indicates a shift in your own work

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  4. Lorraine GlessnerDecember 8, 2010 at 8:12 PM

    thanks for your comments! lisa, i think you're right, that definitely has something to do with it.

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