Sanctuary is a painting by Studio Tolere which was uploaded on July 19th, 2014.
Sanctuary
Painted in 2012 on a return to a Mexican village. I spent years in Mexico and for part of that time was a dancer within the mestizo spiritual dance... more
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10.000 x 14.000 x 0.100 inches
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Title
Sanctuary
Artist
Studio Tolere
Medium
Painting - Pastel
Description
Painted in 2012 on a return to a Mexican village. I spent years in Mexico and for part of that time was a dancer within the mestizo spiritual dance traditionThe mestizo tradition is what formed at the time of the Conquest when native dances and instruments were not allowed. The people were allowed to use a guitar as given by the priests,and they formed their own version of it using the shell of the armadillo or of a very large type of squash. They had to sing in Spanish and only to honor Christ, the Virgin and different saints of the Catholic Church . Our group, formed of people of the mountains and the city, mestizo and pure native, would dance in one village then another , in the mountains, by the volcanoes, even in the Basilica of Guadalupe on her birthday December 12. For many dancers, Spanish was their second language, and their lives were of a time before technology. This painting evolved out of my experiences in these places, where the power of nature , of trees, rock, stone, natural caves, night rituals and ceremonies l lived alongside the church so central to each village. This expresses as well how many ways we are given to find sanctuary and peace on this earth-by a rock, in a grove, a hidden place, a temple or church, and even the open road. 2012
Uploaded
July 19th, 2014
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Comments (17)
World of Abstracts
Wonderful done, my friend ! Colors, light, composition !
Studio Tolere replied:
Looks like it's been nearly 6 years sincethis caught someone's eye . It isclose to my heart so I particularly appreciate your really nice comment.
Ronald Bolokofsky
Very Nice Franz Marc style painting.
Studio Tolere replied:
Thank you Ronald.Perhaps closer to his earlier quieter work. I can imagine him coming back from WW1 (alive) and feeling something akin about deep peace and meditation.
Madalena Lobao-Tello
CONGRATULATIONS!!. Women Painters has featured your artwork. Great work. Love the colours and composition !! Shared on Women Painters on Facebook
Studio Tolere replied:
Thanks so much Madalena for the honor of being featured in October of 2016 in your high quality group.
Barbara Chichester
Your outstanding artwork has been chosen as a FEATURE in one of the most highly viewed Art Groups on Fine Art America. MOTIVATION MEDITATION INSPIRATION! From the hundreds of pieces of artwork received daily to review and choose from, your work has been chosen because of it's Excellence! Congratulations!
Studio Tolere
An especially perceptive comment to receive on this . It makes me feel the heart of what I express is felt. Thank you!!!
Nancy Kane Chapman
After reading your description I understand how important this painting is to you. It's beauty and intensity are breathtaking! F/L++
Studio Tolere
Thank you Svetlana for acknowledging Sanctuary with an August 2014 feature in your meaningful group THE WORLD WE SEE.
Kathy Bassett
Congrats on your feature in The World We See, Tolere! Love your spirit and how you convey essence of subject matter! f/l
Studio Tolere replied:
Thank you Kathy. This is a wonderful comment to receive and I appreciate all you have said.
Studio Tolere
Thank you very much First Star Art for the feature of SANCTUARY in your excellent and important group PASTEL PASSION for August 2014.
Studio Tolere
Thank you Ronald for the feature of sanctuary on your vibrant group IN LIVING COLOR in July 2014.
Studio Tolere
Thank you Ramon for the July 2014 feature of Sanctuary in your fabulous group NIGHT IN ART.
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