Sketch Two - Reflections of Ancient Women - Original Mixed Media Watercolor and Ink Sketchbook Page
Title: Sketch Two - Lioness Reverie - Reflections of Ancient Women, a sketchbook series from 2018 - 2023
Sketch Two - Lioness Reverie - is the second piece from the series of original mixed media sketchbook pages by artist Sarah-Lambert Cook created between 2018 and 2023. Inspired by European Paleolithic cave art, this artwork is a contemplation of the extraordinary stories of ancient women in a remarkable fusion of symbolism and grace.
The silhouette of a female torso takes center stage in Sketch Two, adorned with a Paleolithic motif—a melding of a lioness and the lower pubic region of a human female from the distinctive pendant feature within Chauvet Cave, France. It serves as a profound symbol of the primal power and connection to the natural world that our ancestors celebrated.
Clusters of dots placed within the composition, pay homage to Chauvet Cave's legacy. Made by the palms of ancient peoples' hands within the cave, inclusion of these dots emphasizes the communal nature of cave art, even when depicting themes of sexuality.
Created on sturdy, acid-free watercolor paper with watercolor, acrylic ink, and chalk pastel.
The hole-punched edges, reminiscent of their original sketchbook origins, add a touch of poetic authenticity to the piece, serving as a reminder of their shared narrative and journey.
This piece stands on its own, inviting you to immerse yourself in Chauvet Cave’s secrets, or you can curate a collection that unveils the interconnected threads of Sarah-Lambert Cook's sketchbook contemplations from 2018 - 2023 of women in the paleolithic.
Frame multiple sketchbook pages together for a narrative experience like the source.
On the back, a handwritten description offers insights into the artist's thoughts, the symbolism, and the connection to specific cave locations or artifacts.
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Each piece was dated when completed and is signed by the artist.
PAPER MEASUREMENT: 5.5” x 8” | 14cm x 23cm
All original art shipped flat