Sketch Fifteen: In Stride - Reflections of Ancient Women - Original Artwork Sketchbook Series
Title: Sketch Fifteen - In Stride- Reflections of Ancient Women, a sketchbook series from 2018 - 2023
Sketch Fifteen - In Stride - a unique mixed media artwork by Sarah-Lambert Cook. This piece invites you to witness the graceful motion of a woman in the joy and exuberance of movement.
Sarah-Lambert combines elements of silhouette and intricate detailing to create a composition that invites conversation around the ancient past. Against a black ink background, the woman's figure emerges, her serene face delicately portrayed. The play of light and shadow, achieved through color and contrast, adds depth and dimension to the artwork.
Drawing inspiration from ancient cave art, symbols and motifs weave their way into the piece, forging connections between past and present. Grass-like symbols from Lascaux Cave adorn her legs, evoking the presence of nature, while majestic lions from Chauvet Cave roam amidst the grass, infusing the composition with a touch of wild beauty.
The repeating grass-like symbol across her torso, borrowed from Lascaux Cave, creates a captivating pattern, enhancing the overall symbolism and inviting contemplation.
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