Sketch Sixteen - Caves and Climate - Reflections of Ancient Women - Original Artwork Sketchbook Series
Title: Sketch Sixteen - Reflections of Ancient Women, a sketchbook series from 2018 - 2023
Sketch Sixteen - Caves and Climate - is a mixed media artwork by Sarah-Lambert Cook. This unique piece invites you to delve into the interplay between a striking black silhouette of a female figure and a vibrant, cave-inspired background.
Against the contrasting backdrop, symbols from El Castillo cave in Spain come alive, hinting at the ancient, enigmatic stories embedded within the depths of time. The meticulously rendered symbols, with their rich cultural significance, create a mesmerizing visual narrative. A woman ponders them, her figure turned away from the viewer and towards the markings.
The inclusion of negative hand prints, reminiscent of the ancient practice of Paleolithic people, adds a touch of connection to our shared human heritage. Bathed in a warm red ochre color, these hand prints become powerful symbols of our ancestral past.
At the bottom of the composition, delicate white pastel symbols and lines emerge, suggesting the presence of plants and foliage. These intricate additions, created by the artist, serve as a personal interpretation, infusing the artwork with a sense of harmony and balance. They suggest the vibrant landscape and warming climate that ultimately marked the end of Ice Age cave art in Europe. In a way, this is reminiscent of the climate shift happening in our present day and reflection on the unknown nature of the changes to come.
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