And the only time he is satisfied ... is a painting by Matt Konar which was uploaded on July 26th, 2013.
And the only time he is satisfied ...
This is a scene from the verse of the song, The House of the Rising Sun. The song was made popular during the 60's by the Animals - but originally... more
by Matt Konar
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Title
And the only time he is satisfied ...
Artist
Matt Konar
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
This is a scene from the verse of the song, "The House of the Rising Sun". The song was made popular during the 60's by the Animals - but originally it was a Church hymn - as evidenced by a close examination of the verses. This scene depicts the verse, "My father was a gambling man, down in New Orleans, and the only thing a gambler needs is a suitcase and a trunk, And the only time he is satisfied is when he is winning or he's drunk." The cards spread by his hand are Aces & Eights - the "dead man's hand" as these were the cards lawman Wild Bill Hickok was holding when he was shot in the back while playing poker in a saloon.
Andromeda, the lady falling in the chains of bondage, represents many of us and also some of the Church. Perseus is seen, partly hidden by the smoke, the bright star in the severed head that he holds in Arabic is Al Ghoul "the demon" which he has slain. In the time they found out that shipping fertilizer in the holds of ships was disastrous because it would become explosive when it fermented by being in contact with the seepage water - they soon learned and labeled the crates Ship High In Transit but they only used the initials for the labeling ... their are a few more stories hidden in this painting .... I hope you enjoy.
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July 26th, 2013
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Comments (24)
Jane Eleanor Nicholas
Such a captivating image. I love the backstory as well. Carefully thought out and beautifully executed. What a treasure. You have a huge amount of talent and creativity.
Matt Konar replied:
Thank You Jane ~ it is a wonderful song ~ deep and provocative and redeeming . . .
Hazel Holland
Totally fascintating story behind this marvelous painting, Matt! You are such a creative artist! L/F
Matt Konar replied:
Hazel, Thank You again for your kind words ~ yes it is a good song . . . misunderstood by me while I walked in darkness...
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Congratulations on your contest win! Well depicted and described!
Matt Konar replied:
Thank you Barbie ~ I wonder if that means it will be posted on wikipedia? I loved viewing the memorable pics in your gallery : )
Dave Farrow
Matt, what can one possibly say about your magnificent works. They are, quite literally, out of this world beautiful...I dearly love your night skies....L/V....superb gold medal art
Matt Konar replied:
Thank You Dave ~ I hope you had a chance to read the description on this one. I Love your "What IF"
Sorin Apostolescu
Excellent work...
Matt Konar replied:
Thank you Master Sorin ... it is difficult to stop looking through your work ...
MONA EDULESCO
Gorgeous and so creative artwork, Matt!!! Your use of blue is great... LF
Matt Konar replied:
Thank you Monica your The Red Umbrellas Of Lyon is riveting in color and composition!
Wayne Moran
Such a remarkable piece of work. wow.
Matt Konar replied:
Wayne, Thank you for the kind words and for your work, Bayfield Wisconsin Point To The Heavens
Beverly Guilliams
Your Artwork is outstanding................v./f.....Creative eye for sure
Matt Konar replied:
Beverly ~ Thank You for the kind words ... I hope you the description ... I think you would like it : )
Parker Cunningham
Very compelling painting.
Matt Konar replied:
Thank You Parker, your words are very encouraging ~ a visit to your galleries is wonderful ...
Dave Rheaume
Amazing Matt!!
Matt Konar replied:
If anyone reads this comment - visit Dave's site - you will find yourself enmeshed imagining the stories in the paintings ...
Belinda Low
Matt! You would have made Vincent proud with all your starry night skies in your paintings! I love the variations of blue in them and the stories! Thanks for sharing them...f/v
Matt Konar replied:
Belinda, Thank you for the kind words ... my starry skies are not worthy of being mentioned with the name Vincent ... Thank You
Pennie McCracken
The House of the Rising Sun is one of my favourite songs and I love your non-verbal impression of it here. You are a wondeful artist and I love the concept behind your paintings...Love it! v/f
Hanne Lore Koehler
Spectacular painting, Matt!!! Outstanding story-telling - full of life and fantastic imagery! Your night skies are amazing! Hope everyone reads your wonderful insightful description. House Of The Rising Sun - love that song! Thanks for putting that into my head today! L/F/T/G+
Henryk Gorecki
Amazing,surreal vision!They call you,,storyteller,,?Even aptly! It is beautiful and beautifully painted tales,Matt! f/v
Laurie Search
Oh wow, what an awesome piece, Matt.....as usual!!!! :)) I just love how everything you do is so full of amazing symbolism and stories!! And no matter what kind of story you're telling, you manage to make it seem full of magic and wonder in some way!! For some reason, your work reminds me of Disneyland, lol, and the wonder I felt when going there as a child.....:)))))fvt
Matt Konar replied:
Laurie, my daughter Finnie was immediately reminded of Disneyland when she first saw this painting ... but when she saw the foreground she did not like it : /
Donna Tucker
Once again - a masterpiece. I love your perspective on life. What a talent! Voted/fav/watch list - That's because I can't wait to see what you do next!
Matt Konar replied:
Thank You Donna, I urge all to see your masterpieces as well ... the current easel endevour is titled "Hope"