Looking Back While Walking Forward
a two part painting
Looking Back a painting inspired from the work of Robert Juniper and imges of the the Hills Gold Mine.
Martin W Francis
Looking Back While Walking Forward
Earth Spirits Part 1
This painting is the first of two large works, painted in Gesso and Acrylic.
While studying in Perth, Western Australia, I met Robert Juniper. At the time, he was very established, and he had many of his works on display at the West Australian State Gallery. I met him a few times at his exhibitions, one memorable time was at his Broom Exhibition. I somehow connected with his spirituality and have carried this with me all this time.
This painting is Part 1, and when I paint it, I will include Part 2.
The Rider Part 2
Whilst part one is about ancient spirits of the land, with It's totems which I have been developing for many years. Part two is about learning from the past. I want to include a camel train in the bottom corner.
The rider who is seen from the top. Looks back at what was, while moving forward into the future. Too often, we as a civilisation don't learn from the past.
The rider is the same person animated into six linear animated frames and placed in one painting.
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