This is the painting titled ”The old woman and the pink flowers”. It’s one of the paintings of the picture book ”The window of the universe”. I added a caption of the painting in my exhibition and I’d like to share it with you.
I have seen this old woman in town many times. She pulls a big cart and picks up plastic bottles, cardboards and other stuff to sell it for money.
I felt the motivation to draw her as always. I got a strong impression of her. Sometimes, when I gave her a tip, I was surprised that she was quite cheerful and spoke with a strong voice. There is not only this old woman but also other men, women and children who do the same thing.
In the painting I replaced the trash with pink flowers. It may be a fantasy, but also a replacement that can be done in the realm of the art. It’s an image which came to my mind – or it may be a wish of mine.
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Your idea for the painting inspired me. I appreciate knowing the story behind the painting. Now I see the painting with new eyes.
Hi Kathleen
Thank you for comments and I’m glad that you see the painting with a new perspective.
I’d like to sell it to a person that I know well and appreciate that comment too. But I’d like to have other exhibitions in the future and probably the painting is needed. So thank you again for saying it and have a good day!
I’m interested in buying this painting.