- Lauren Curtis Art (c) 1997-2007

Dream of Trees1

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:48:54 CST

Nature is one of the biggest influences in my work, and the image of silhouetted trees against a setting sun is always dazzling but also has a lonely, stark feel to me. In this VanGogh-inspired oil painting I wanted to portray a feeling of solitude but also strength.

SelfPortrait

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:48:52 CST

One of my 1st self-portraits, this is my favorite. Painted in oils, I also have 35mm B&W photo images sewn across the bottom and have carved spiritual and religious symbols in the body. I wanted it this piece to not only reflect my physical appearance but my spiritual aspects as well.

Mystics & Mourners 1

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:48:52 CST

"Mystics & Mourners" is a new series I've been working on and this is one of the 1st pieces I've completed. I wanted to give a story-board feel, as if telling the tale of the lonely figures and their relation to nature. In today's world, a respect for nature seems urgent and if we keep abusing our environment, we will be left mourning great losses.

Bridget (c) 2003

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:24:16 CDT

Bridget (Brigid, Bride) is the Celtic Triple Goddess of inspiration, poetry, prophesy, smithcraft, & childbirth. This oil painting is my interpretation of this powerful Goddess and her inner flame of creativity.

Morgana

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 18:42:20 CDT

The original of this piece was sold to a private colector, but reproductions are available. Morgana is a Celtic Triple Godess, related to The Morrigan (Warrior Goddess) and King Arthur's Morgan Le Fey (Great Witch and apprentice of Merlin). One of her main symbols is the raven.

Origin

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 18:42:20 CDT

The Primal Goddess figure....based on the oldest religious statuary ever found...the fertility goddess. Where all things began. Pagan symbols are carved into the paint and the photo in her belly was taken in a Mexican Cemetery in California where god figures were carved in stone to represent ancient peoples & deities.

Creatrix Matrix

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 18:40:53 CDT

This large oil painting represents the Creatrix of all life in the universe. I wanted to give the figure an almost stained-glass feel.

High Priestess

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 18:40:53 CDT

My interpretation of the High Priestess Tarot card. The priestess of wisdom stands between the gates of knowledge holding the keys to life.

Holywar

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 18:40:53 CDT

This large oil represents the mystical, magical ways of thought and spirituality being replaced by technology. The struggle for the Goddess to survive. Found machine and computer parts and a small animal skull are sewn to the bottom of this piece. (the skull was a found object as well!)

Flora Meets Aradia

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 18:37:20 CDT