Sketch Eight - Reflections of Ancient Women - Original Mixed Media Art Sketchbook Series
Title: Sketch Eight - Reflections of Ancient Women, a sketchbook series from 2018 - 2023
Sketch Eight - is a captivating mixed media artwork that captures the essence of a cave aglow with fire light. Created by artist Sarah-Lambert Cook, this piece invites you to delve into a world where the female silhouette dances amidst ancient symbols, evoking a sense of motion and inner life.
Immerse yourself in the warm hues of oranges and yellows, reminiscent of the ethereal glow that illuminates the hidden depths of a cave. As your gaze follows the contours of the female silhouette, you will witness an interplay of colors, evoking a sense of rhythm.
Adorning the figure are symbols and dots found in the Paleolithic El Castillo cave in Spain. They come alive, wiggling and dancing across the body, infusing it with a dynamic movement. These ancient symbols, speak a language of their own, offering glimpses into and deepening the mysteries of our ancestral past.
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 the elusive nature of contemplating humanity in deep time, 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