Flowers and Wings for Her Tears and Years
by Aberjhani
Title
Flowers and Wings for Her Tears and Years
Artist
Aberjhani
Medium
Digital Art - Mixed Media Digital Painting
Description
This print was almost titled Roses and Wings for Caring and Giving because of the subject which inspired it. Elderly matriarchs in most large southern families in America have traditionally been taken care of by younger female relatives when the time for such attentiveness came. The situation was different in the case of this family portrait. The matriarch seen seated in the lower left corner was looked after by an adult son, standing behind her.
More and more people around the world are coping with the issue of caring for the elderly as different countries' populations age. Depending on the culture, some see the challenge as a burden while others view it as a blessing or ennobling responsibility.
The flowers in this instance represent an accumulation of the woman's grace over the years and also the gifts of wisdom and patience that make caring for each other possible. On the woman's dress is a glowing winged figure carrying a yellow rose but the figure itself appears empty on the inside. This emptiness is symbolic of the loneliness from which many elders (and Millennials for that matter) tend to suffer on our planet even though we number in the billions with individual mega-cities containing populations of more than 15 million. Moving toward the woman to help alleviate the pain of loneliness is another winged figure bearing light and carrying a rose to fill the painful hollow void. The caregiver benefits as much from this exchange of beauty and intentional compassion as the one receiving care.
I wanted a frame for this print that would function as an extension of the artistic theme and of the portrait itself, so worked to construct one of gold-embossed flowers to do exactly that. Felt humbled by the surprising results.
Aberjhani
©June 2018
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June 5th, 2018
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Comments (18)
VIVA Anderson
Humble thanks, my longtime Friend/'creative'.......Yes, both blessed.....the lesson.....the shared 'knowing'.....Our 'time'......?........the Angels know. We trust in that/ my Friend...it sustains !! Gratitude to you, :))))))))))))), VIVA
Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics
Your words make me a bit speechless Friend VIVA, but that we have been blessed to connect through our creative visions from different parts of the planet is something I celebrate on a regular basis. As I do the wondrous artistic gifts you bestow upon our mutual kinfolks called humanity. Such a miracle that in what you refer to as your "darkness" you continue to radiate a light that empowers, inspires, & helps to sustain so many. I'm certain that light is going to illuminate pathways for many decades to come. Gratitude & Love to You & Yours Always. Aberjhani
VIVA Anderson
It took me too long to see this, so wrapped in your entire oeuvre!! And, my Friend, worth searching again, to find this! And so timely, for me, now in Care!! Now deeply experiencing all you so gently, poetically , visually, express…Thank you, Aberjhani, across the world we are, but! Here again, connected. Thank you, for the solace that comforts me here, that is your, another, gift of your loving kindness, and empathy. You bring me peace, I am so grateful to you, now, in my darkness……..thank you,☮️🙏🌺VIVA
Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics
Thank you so much Angeles. This piece has some very special meanings for me.
Studio Tolere
I loved reading your description Aberijhani...then the painting creation became full of beautiful expressiveness......l/f
Aberjhani replied:
Thank you Studio Tolere for checking it out. This work does hold a lot of meaning for me personally and many others with the issues it illustrates.
Shoal Hollingsworth
Fantastic piece of art here. Your message and description are incredible as well. Tough issues being dealt with in different ways across the globe. Well done
Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics
I appreciate the insightful comments Carolyn. It's a very personal work so I guess a lot of what inspired it came through.
Carolyn LeGrand
This artwork has such a deep and moving story of pain, strength and compassion. The symbolism is perfect. A very strong statement of the times we live in. F/L
Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics
Thank you very much Gallery Beguiled. It's nice to be remembered :)
Pharris Art
Well said, well done
Aberjhani replied:
Thank you very much Pharris Art. Appreciate the feature at Social Justice Awareness & Unity as Well.
Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics
That's good to know Geraldine. The description part comes natural to me because of the literary side of my life but I appreciate knowing the words are helping to enhance experience of the visual art.
Geraldine Scull
I love reading your description so very interesting to read the history that accompany your amazing images !
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