This painting uses strong colour and design elements to draw the viewer in. It is a small but powerful piece that was influenced by gender studies. The painting looks at the history of icon painting and questions the artists religious perspective and roots. The piece also comments on how art is valued. Is the Icon one of the predecessors of modern painting a part of the craft or the fine art movement. If it is Craft and not fine art - how does that impact on it\'s meaning. How does the female gaze change it\'s meaning. Does this small intimate image impact or comment on your world‚ become a part of \"history\" in the broadest sense of the word.
I hope so.