Title: ANGEL of DISINTEGRATION
Year: 2020
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Title: The Angel of Disintegration; in Chinese culture, they have no angels but they do have many teachings in prophecy and wisdom, Taoism, Confucianism, the I Ching (Book of Changes), etc. I decided to create an I Ching Angel. The I Ching: “an ancient Chinese manual of divination based on eight symbolic trigrams and sixty-four hexagrams, interpreted in terms of the principles of yin and yang.” The trigram for disintegration is found in the deck chair next to the Angel $ 2370
STUDIO ALCHEMIC PRESENTS
Angels of a Lesser Known God:
Meaning Without a Cause
An exhibition of paintings and prints
By Russell J Lilford
3rd March - 5th April 2020
WEST GIPPSLAND ARTS CENTRE, Warragul
Opening event on Friday 6th March 2.30-5.00pm
All welcome at the Artist’s Talk on Wednesday 18th March
Lounge foyer WGAC 12.30pm
Angels of a Lesser Known God: Meaning Without a Cause is an inspired body of work that offers its audience a unique experience of connecting metaphor and spiritual icons with myth.
Based on the iconic vision of angels yet placed in contemporary landscapes, the paintings and prints question our view on life, its past, present and future. What is it that we look for in our lives, and how do we form our opinions? Influenced by tradition, politics, religion, and those around us, life is one constant question, without an answer.
Lilford’s visual language shines a different light. He manages to present images that illuminate visual meaning in the most subtle of ways, allowing the viewer to have a meaningful engagement with his work on many levels, without righteousness or dogma. His use of colour and icon allows the audience to transcend to another level of viewing pleasure.
Lilford say’s that when people come to his Artist’s Talk on 18th March at 12.30pm at the West Gippsland Arts Centre, he would like to get direct feedback from his audience; he wants to know what people feel about this work and what inspires or annoys people in all aspects of this exhibition. “It is interesting to see what sort of emotions are elevated by this sort of art.” Lilford says, “It’s not just about finding out about what people like but how people feel, how people respond to the work, what emotions are being invoked.” By doing this, Lilford says that it makes Angels of a Lesser Known God: Meaning Without a Cause become more accessible through shared insight into visual language, which in turn can lead to better understanding of the somewhat complex ideas often held by artists. If you can’t make it to the Artist’s Talk, come and meet Russell at the opening on 6th March at 2.30-5.00pm. WGAC.
