Phra Nang Farang
Oil on Canvas, 24" x 20", 2014
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Another edition from my "Jātaka Tales of a Budgie-Sattva" series of works:
“Phra Nang Farang” employs a collection of impressions related largely to my experiences in the Krabi region of Thailand near the “Phra Nang” peninsula. The term “Farang” in Thai means a foreign or non-Thai person. In addition this psychological incarnation exists as an embodiment of one seeking pleasure through the senses. The figure is wading in a warm bath of tropical waters, sporting an octopus tattoo as limestone parrot-faced islands set in repose against the background. The scene darkens toward the horizon, emphasizing the illumination of the figure and expressing the syncopation of both sun and shade in the Thai wet season. A beach ball drifts mid-water inviting play.
YOur translucent work is amazing! The ball and the frozen lollipop are the same color scheme. I love the trees😉
I have I think a visceral fascination with translucence, as well as crystalline transparency, ever since I was a kid hunting for quartz in Arizona. Glad you enjoy the budgie islands in the distance; they really seemed to offer up a lot of character when I was painting them--had a bit of life of their own. This work was collected by a patron in Australia, essentially the land of the parrots, which was very satisfying.
I would feel very happy as well, knowing my insights made others happy🐬