Happy Juneteenth from this big eye garden guardian and from me at lisabellarusso.com!
This is "Orchid Intrigue," an original big eye black garden guardian painting. I painted it for Diversity and Inclusion: The Influence of African-American Art in Southern California at the Ontario Museum of Art Exhibit. She has a blue hued orchid upon her head. In some traditional African American gardens, blue bottles are hung as blue is considered a protective color. She shares the depth of her emotions through her big luminous eyes. This original painting is available as are art prints and LE ACEO prints, however I have yet to remove her from her frame add her to my website, but you may contact me if you're interested in her. The art has a painterly lowbrow avant garde surreal feel.
Juneteenth just became a legal holiday this very year. It is a celebration of the end of slavery in Texas and in favor of freedom throughout the land. In my art, I strive to celebrate what is beautiful. Freedom is so beautiful, I hope your day is amazing...
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