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Very good symbolism Jon

Posted by Heather Love on Wed 22 Nov 16:32:44

A thought provoking painting...yes "Why".

Posted by Sylvia Evans on Wed 22 Nov 16:59:27

Such a poignant piece Jon. The brickwork must have taken hours.

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Wed 22 Nov 21:35:02

Very thought provoking, very well imagined and painted.

Posted by Sandra Kennedy on Thu 23 Nov 01:41:16

Very thoughtful and cleverly composed Jon.

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Thu 23 Nov 08:13:14

Thanks to everybody for the kind comments

Posted by Jon Davidson on Thu 23 Nov 17:15:06

Hang on Studio Wall

22/11/2023

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Why? 30x41cm Acrylics The image is imaginary. Symbols 1.Light symbolises hope. One source is above out of reach and out of their control. The other is the crack in the door, locked to them. 2.The jacket is in Ultramarine, a traditional symbol of purity and innocence. 3.The door has no signs to symbolise the lack of help given to get out of this situation. 4.The ball balancing on the edge is symbolising life. It could roll back and be safe or forward over the edge and be lost.

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Jon Davidson

I am a self taught painter using mainly Acrylics but venturing into coloured pencils and watercolours. I only started painting in 2019 after retiring to the Lake District UK and being inspired by the landscape around me. I paint for myself but hope you enjoy my work. I paint because I like what it…

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