This painting was my way of pulling up my spirits after spending a lot of time studying sad photographs and painting for the Legato exhibition in 2012. Commemoration brings sorrow, but the legacy left by those who gave their lives is one of peace and democracy, and the hopes and dreams of a positive future.
As the Legato exhibition is about both commemoration and peace, this brighter poppy work was exhibited alongside the sombre paintings of destruction and sorrow. It is hard to imagine now that all of this land was a battle field.
As the Legato exhibition is about both commemoration and peace, this brighter poppy work was exhibited alongside the sombre paintings of destruction and sorrow. It is hard to imagine now that all of this land was a battle field.
This less photographed view of Monte Cassino (to the left of the painting) is from the road near the new Cassino hospital. Monte Cairo is to the right of the painting, while Rocca Janula is in the centre.
Painted in acrylic on canvas, 2012. Kay de Lautour.
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This is beautiful Kay - and speaks of moving forward without forgetting.
ReplyDeleteThanks Cath. I look forward to seeing your new works in Cassino next year.
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