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The pears and knives are a metaphor for the people who sit together each day at a staff morning tea . They reflect the shape…
The pears and knives are a metaphor for the people who sit together each day at a staff morning tea . They reflect the shape…
The pears and knives are a metaphor for the people who sit together each day at a staff morning tea . T… — artist's signature
The pears and knives are a metaphor for the people who sit together each day at a staff morning tea . They refle… — edge view
The pears and knives are a metaphor for the people who sit together each day at a staff morning tea . They reflect … — detail
The pears and knives are a metaphor for the people who sit together each day at a staff morning tea . They r… — shown hanging
Painting by kathy owen

The Lunch Room

Acrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang

60cm (W) x 80cm (H) x 4cm (D)

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Artwork Description

This artwork is inspired by the women who work together and share morning tea. The pears have dual meaning in that they reflect the varying shapes of the women on staff as well as the foods they tend to eat to maintain a healthy diet. The knives stuck to the canvas also have double meaning in that they are an instrument to cut the pears as well as a symbol of each woman's potential to cause harm.

Artist Bio
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Kathy Owen is a late career artist who primarily creates contemporary 2D artworks. Her works range in size and theme but they demonstrate a passion for colour and expressive qualities. Most artworks incorporate collage or found objects to create interest and textural qualities on the canvas. Kathy has spent the majority of her working life as an art educator in high schools . She is currently employed as a Visual Art Co ordinator at an independent school in Brisbane.

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kathy's studio is in Brisbane