Fine Art - Original Master Works - Modern Oil Paintings
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CMCGRADYART
1700 Kinsale Court
Melbourne, FL 32940
United States
ph: 724-290-0962
cmcgrady
UNKNOWN SAINTS of CALABRIA CCI
UNKNOWN SAINTS of CALABRIA COLLECTION
Unlike most Saint images, these are primitive peasant-like stylized mininture paintings. They are minature black and white original oils on board with natural earth tones. They are texturized like an ancient Italian cave drawings. Each saint paintings has individual character, they are naïve, whimsical, yet spiritual and protectors of good. The Calabrian Culture has a strong Roman influence along with the ever-present Byzantine, Greek, Arab and Spanish heritages. The blended facial features with halos create these earthy icons.
Calabria has a great spiritual history and considered to be “The Land of Saints” as it was the birthplace of an unusually large number of Italian saints. Calabria is also considered to be the “Beating Heart of the Italian American Spirit” reflecting devotion to family, a strong work ethic and unwavering faith - my grandfather that immigrated from Molochio in Reggio Calabria had inspired this collection.
Additionally, images of Asian Gods and Saints where often portrayed in woodblock prints and paintings on paper and has also influenced my work and style.
Ascension, Oil 27in x 39in framed
UNKNOWN SAINTS of CALABRIA COLLECTION
Unlike most Saint images, these are primitive peasant-like stylized paintings. They are minature black and white original oils on board with natural earth tones. They are texturized like an ancient Italian cave drawings. Each saint paintings has individual character, they are naïve, whimsical, yet spiritual and protectors of good. The Calabrian Culture has a strong Roman influence along with the ever-present Byzantine, Greek, Arab and Spanish heritages. The blended facial features with halos create these earthy icons.
Calabria has a great spiritual history and considered to be “The Land of Saints” as it was the birthplace of an unusually large number of Italian saints. Calabria is also considered to be the “Beating Heart of the Italian American Spirit” reflecting devotion to family, a strong work ethic and unwavering faith - my grandfather that immigrated from Molochio in Reggio Calabria had inspired this collection.
Additionally, images of Asian Gods and Saints where often portrayed in woodblock prints and paintings on paper and has also influenced my work and style.
CMCGRADYART
1700 Kinsale Court
Melbourne, FL 32940
United States
ph: 724-290-0962
cmcgrady