It is such a modern day marvel to meet others in BlogWorld and thereby expand one's own horizons by Serendipity. I have admired the writing and photography of Ms. Labergere from the Basque region in France and her portrayal of the lifestyle and challenges of career change and sheepfarming in Farmhouse in Provence. Recently, she shared her love for the art of Serge Marshennikov available at Hallmark Galleries.
I am quite enamored with the Golden Red Headscarf in chiarascuro.
I am quite enamored with the Golden Red Headscarf in chiarascuro.
Photo Courtesy: Serge Marshennikov in Internet Commons Use
Serge's females are superb romantic ideals and reminiscent of William Bougereau's innocent jeune fille at the turn of the century. Incidently, at the time, Bougereau's portraiture's and the works of the Impressionists were at philosophical and artistic odds since one was a studio work expressing an allegorical ideal in the realistic genre and the other en pleine aire works forming a momentary accidental impression of light with dappled brushstrokes. Both of course attempting to express an emotive feeling.
I can see the influence of culture and heritage in his works and am also reminded of some of the works of the Russian Impressionists through color and objects.
Although I have previously outlined some elements of what might constitute a Masterpiece, one additional attribute about a Masterpiece is that it is achingly, jaw-dropping, heart-stopping, extraordinary! It makes the Viewer's heartbeat just a little bit faster in the presence of the eloquent exposition. And isn't it true that we experience a twinge of Envy of Acquisition for the Artifact which is just a little bit of our human nature. Today I can only consider the personal feeling of ineptitude for my feeble and humble artistic skills and express profound admiration for these works and exhibit quietude and awe in the presence of a Master.
Thank you Serge Marshennikov and thank you Ms. Labergere for the introduction.
Although I have previously outlined some elements of what might constitute a Masterpiece, one additional attribute about a Masterpiece is that it is achingly, jaw-dropping, heart-stopping, extraordinary! It makes the Viewer's heartbeat just a little bit faster in the presence of the eloquent exposition. And isn't it true that we experience a twinge of Envy of Acquisition for the Artifact which is just a little bit of our human nature. Today I can only consider the personal feeling of ineptitude for my feeble and humble artistic skills and express profound admiration for these works and exhibit quietude and awe in the presence of a Master.
Thank you Serge Marshennikov and thank you Ms. Labergere for the introduction.
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