Iva Troj, United Kingdom
Lamb / Embrace IV Revisited
Acrylic, Pastel on Canvas
35.4 H x 43.3 W x 2.4 in
"The painting technique I've used here resembles the Flemish method of layering thin veneers of paint between layers of varnish. I start with pencils, pastels, and varnish. After that, I paint a lighter layer with acrylics and finish with a couple of thicker layers using a combination of mediums, often acrylics and oils, but sometimes gold leaf and inks." Iva Troj
I am only speculating on what the artist wants to portray, but I see the subject of the painting as representing Christ as the lamb of God. While a forest is a symbol for entering the mysteries of the unconscious and the unknown. A White Lily - a flower used as the emblem of the Virgin; the white color of the petals stand for the purity of her body and the golden anthers the radiance of her soul. The Peacock symbolizes the Resurrection, everlasting life and incorruptibility. It can also represent knightly vigilance and of Christian watchfulness. I cannot tell what kind of flower the visitor is carrying in order to identify her!
A lion-like lamb that rises to deliver victory after being slain appears several times in the Book of Revelation. Corinthians 5:7 suggests that Saint Paul intends to refer to the death of Jesus, who is the Paschal Lamb, using the theme found in Johannine writings. The lamb metaphor is also in line with Psalm 23, which depicts God as a shepherd leading his flock (mankind).
The Lamb of God title is widely used in Christian prayers, and the Agnus Dei is used as a standard part of the Catholic Mass, as well as the classical Western Liturgies of the Anglican and Lutheran Churches. It also is used in liturgy and as a form of contemplative prayer.[8][9] The Agnus Dei also forms a part of the musical setting for the Mass. More on the lamb of God!
Iva Troj seamlessly incorporates her vast
experience of traditional painting techniques with postmodern elements to
create engaging Renaissance-style works that challenge the notion of societal
conformity. Born in Bulgaria, based in Scandinavia and the UK, Troj creates
work originating fundamentally in the crossing of two realities: the one she
grew up in and the one she has embraced.
“I’ve been told I have artistic talents since I was a
little girl. The problem was I spent most of my time worrying about the meaning
of it all. I grew up in a rough neighborhood, in the outskirts of Plovdiv. At
times it felt like the whole place was full of violent men. My family was very
strict, loving and protective of me so I managed to keep my head above water. More on Iva Troj
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