“Coming Home”
Some of you may remember these fresco detachments on silk from my 2008 body of work.
Well, “Ophelia and Genevieve” have come home! Let me tell you their story.
When I first started showing my work at the Celebration of Fine Art in Scottsdale Arizona, I was a relatively young and inexperienced in the world of “selling myself.” Thankfully I was in the perfect environment to learn and grow along with 100 other artists at varying stages of their careers.
“Ophelia” fresco detachment on silk
I learned the most from Charles Duncan, a jeweler that became a dear friend. He quietly watched me from across my studio as I fumbled and struggled along. He sternly offered me advice as I closed my first sale with a tentative… “Are you sure? And when things went awry, for either of us, he was quick to point out that every situation was yet another opportunity to shine, serve and perform unprecedented acts of kindness to our collectors.
Charles felt that it was in our best interest to allow the art buying experience to be a completely pleasant one. From beginning to end. But to Charles there was no end until his passing in 2010.
“Genevieve” fresco detachment on silk
“Coming Home” is a tribute of gratitude to my friend Charles.
In his memory and through his mentorship it was my pleasure to accomodate a dear collector that found herself in dire straits by purchasing “Ophelia and Genevieve” back from her collection.I hope you enjoy them here, or in person at my next exhibit. (tba)
Until then, I am happy to have “the girls” home, and I am especially pleased for the opportunity to not only assist a collector, but to offer them for purchase once again so that they can be enjoyed by yet another household. Perhaps yours?
For more info on these special frescoes please contact me at liana@lianasofia.com
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