Sketch Three: Kostenki Venus - Reflections of Ancient Women - Original Mixed Media Sketchbook Page
Title: Sketch Three - Kostenki Venus - Reflections of Ancient Women, a sketchbook series from 2018 - 2023
Sketch Three - Kostenki Venus - a captivating mixed media artwork inspired by the ancient Kostenki Venus figure. Painted by artist Sarah-Lambert Cook, this piece transports you to the depths of Paleolithic history, where the timeless beauty of the figurative sculpture finds new life on the canvas.
The focal point of Sketch Three is the depiction of the Kostenki Venus figure, a 22,000-year-old paleolithic sculpture celebrating the voluptuous female form. Adorned with texturizing markings on her head and body, her purpose is mysterious. Sarah-Lambert Cook captures her essence, using warm raw sienna and ochre yellow tones on the front, while blues accentuate her back, all set against a stark black ink wash background.
The Kostenki Venus figure emerges with an aura of timelessness, inviting contemplation and connection with our ancient human heritage. The artwork serves as a tribute to the enduring power and symbolism of the feminine spirit throughout history.
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 enigmatic Kostenki Figure, 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