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Angels of My Village
by James C. Christensen
While traveling in Umbria last summer, artist James Christensen
was inspired by the unique architecture of the region, the “piled
and stacked buildings” of the hill towns. He filled his sketchbooks
with Italian landscapes and cityscapes such as the one found in
his newest piece, Angels of My Village. The illuminated
landscape and hand-layered gold leaf of the painting call to mind
the angels found in medieval manuscripts.
“In my mind,” says Jim, “it was kind of a thank-you
painting for the feelings that we’re not alone. I think we
need to remember that we do have angels watching over us. Even if
you live in New York City, you have your village. I know every single
person within three blocks of me. We help one another and are the
angels for one another. We are the angels of our villages.”
Greenwich Workshop Fine Art Papier en
Metal Print:
limited to 650 s/n.
14 1/4"w x 13 1/2"h.
$165 | $190 CDN | £110
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Arriving in January 2007
The Beggar Princess and the Magic Rose
by James C. Christensen
A beautiful young woman in tattered finery stands in a dark castle
hall, holding a wilting rose as its petals shed flakes of gold.
The elements of the story seem familiar enough—a princess,
a flower, a ruined castle—but the story itself is nowhere to
be found in our childhood memories of fairy tales.The reason? There
is no story … yet.
The Beggar Princess and the Magic Rose exemplifies
what artist James Christensen feels is “… so great about
art: the viewer can contribute to the magic by making up their own
story.” While the trappings of the tale are well-worn, the
tale of the beggar princess itself is yet unwritten. How long has
she walked these castle paths? Is the bloom of the rose tied somehow
to her freedom? Is she even trapped? Both the history and the fate
of the young beggar princess lie in the imagination of the beholder.
The Beggar Princess and the Magic Rose offers us
the ultimate fairy-tale opportunity: to ride to the rescue and save
the princess.
Greenwich Workshop Fine Art Giclée
Canvas:
limited to 650 s/n.
10" w x 18" h.
$395 | $450 CDN | £260
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Arriving in March 2007
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