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“For me, creating art connects all of my deepest roots; it is like breathing.”
“Rooted in my early childhood in Brazil is a deep and intimate connection with the earth. I didn’t know these imprints would reawaken someday and bring
me to subjects that relate to the exquisite life force of nature, as well as to its wan- ton destruction within the
rainforests. I believe this inspiration came to me as
a spiritual responsibility on raising awareness about our own actions toward earth.
I approach a new painting without preconceived ideas, choosing instead to let the spirit of the artwork guide me, building up layers of oil, sand, marble dust, sawdust and stone on canvas.”
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The Power of Ancient Forces #2
oil, sand, marble dust, sawdust and stone on canvas 89” x 72”
Josie bell