A Boat in the Fog is a piece of digital artwork by Joseph Juvenal which was uploaded on March 1st, 2015.
A Boat in the Fog
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Title
A Boat in the Fog
Artist
Joseph Juvenal
Medium
Digital Art - Digital Paint
Description
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When you paint something that does not have an obvious meaning, the title can be ANYTHING. I like "A Boat in the Fog" because it tells you nothing you can't see, and forces the viewer to look at the things painted.
Here is the meaning: The fog represents pervasive evil, this painting is about ABUSE, and why women return to it. The dress is white, like a wedding dress, and represents purity, or innocence. She converses with the pilot, who is in dark with his back turned, but it shows she has some control. The face on the castle (a man's home is his castle) is angry and COULD be either a vision or actually a doorway back into the castle. All the castle is dark, except the little room, where she is returning or going to be under his abuse.
It is ambiguous as to is the boat heading straight there, OR is it banking into a turn intentionally, because again it's important to show she has free will. So she could be ordering the boatman to turn around, or she could be meekly accepting his will.
The painting does not answer the question as to "why" it only presents the scenario. Why does a women return to an abusive relationship? Only to be locked up where her talents are minimized, and her needs are neglected?
Wouldn't this just make a lovely canvas or acrylic print? A conversation starter! Also consider what a framed and matted print will look like in a library room, or study or office. 12.88 x 20 with a Biscay Blue mat will enhance the work's attributes and be a window into this "story".
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Uploaded
March 1st, 2015
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Comments (11)
First Star Art
CONGRATULATIONS!! This wonderful artwork is a Top Vote Getter SECOND PLACE for the Contest/Exhibition "Gothic Romance" September 2015!! :^D --- jrr (contest admin)
Sydne Archambault
Beautiful piece Joseph! I am so very impressed with your gallery. Thought provoking images and when I see digital work so well done, it makes me smile!
Joseph Juvenal replied:
Sydne, your kindness and enjoyment of my art makes my heart sing. Especially because digital art is misunderstood by so many. Thanks!
Joan Bertucci
Joseph, the striking contrasts are what caught my eye of this unique painting! I first thought, what a great mystery novel cover this image would make. Then I read your discription and could visualize it as such! I also read what John Alexander wrote and of course realized men would have a hard time understanding the mind of a woman caught in such a cycle of abuse! Low self-esteem can be very dangerous for a female and that is where it all starts! Just my two cents! :-)
Joseph Juvenal replied:
And a good two cents, worth much more. It is indeed low self esteem, we must raise our girls to be strong. So hard with this destructive culture.
Joseph Juvenal
I could not be more proud to be featured in this group, Extraordinary Art for Home and Office. Thanks Solomon!
Joseph Juvenal
Thank you, thank yous so much John, you know I am a fan of yours, so... but let's not be so judgmental, the painting only asks the question... I think I understand, but maybe someday I will find a way to paint THAT. For now, I'm just grateful someone "gets" it.
John Alexander
First, the painting itself is quite fantastic. I love it. Second, the thoughts behind the painting are quite relevant and well spoken. I too have long wondered why in the hell a woman would of her own volition continue to allow herself to be abused. While not every situation is as simple as black and white... or easy enough to simply say 'do this and everything will be better', there are plenty of real life scenerios that I have witnessed that baffle me with their simplicity. I have seen women with many options at their disposal continue to opt for abuse over escape. At every turn people puzzle me my friend. Thank you for sharing this with us man.
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