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It is said that Barn Owls once flourished in the temples of ancient Egypt where they were believed to guide spirits from one world to the next. In Feng Shui, owls are considered auspicious and are often associated with wisdom, protection and the ability to see the unseen. In Hinduism, owls are symbolic of wisdom, good luck and prosperity and the (white) Barn Owl, in particular, is said to be the ‘vahana’ (vehicle) associated with Goddess Lakshmi. The (white) Barn Owl is also mentioned in connection with Alakshmi (Lakshmi’s older sister) although, in that form, it is believed to serve as a reminder of the arrogance that can sometimes accompany excessive good luck and wealth. However, regardless of all the fascinating associations, worldwide, Jean assures us that his striking, minimalist owl will make a positive impact, wherever in the world it hangs. The work dimensions are as follows: Framed: 52.5cm wide x 72.5cm high x 3.5cm deep Mounted (unframed): 50cm x 70cm Unmounted & unframed: 48cm x 59cm (paper size) Gold leaf circle: 9cm diameter Owl (wing tip to wing tip): 47cmFlight of the Barn Owl
Artist: Jean Lagadec
- Size: 52.5 x 72.5 x 3.5 cm (20.7 x 28.5 x 1.4 inches)
- Gold leaf and mixed media on Bockingford paper
- One-Off / Ready to Send
- Framed
About the artwork
It is said that Barn Owls once flourished in the temples of ancient Egypt where they were believed to guide spirits from one world to the next. In Feng Shui, owls are considered auspicious and are often associated with wisdom, protection and the ability to see the unseen. In Hinduism, owls are symbolic of wisdom, good luck and prosperity and the (white) Barn Owl, in particular, is said to be the ‘vahana’ (vehicle) associated with Goddess Lakshmi. The (white) Barn Owl is also mentioned in connection with Alakshmi (Lakshmi’s older sister) although, in that form, it is believed to serve as a reminder of the arrogance that can sometimes accompany excessive good luck and wealth. However, regardless of all the fascinating associations, worldwide, Jean assures us that his striking, minimalist owl will make a positive impact, wherever in the world it hangs. The work dimensions are as follows: Framed: 52.5cm wide x 72.5cm high x 3.5cm deep Mounted (unframed): 50cm x 70cm Unmounted & unframed: 48cm x 59cm (paper size) Gold leaf circle: 9cm diameter Owl (wing tip to wing tip): 47cmBuy with 0% Finance
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Jean Lagadec
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Raised and educated in Paris, my artistic interest was nurtured in the 50’s, amongst the art and jazz communities on the Left Bank. I aim to portray the duality between the mundane and the supra-mundane. My modern creations, mainly based on classical mythological beings, express a transcendental vision of abstracted beauty. The viewer must decipher abstract forms which, once the simple lines and hint of shadows are combined, crystallise into clearly defined images. I developed “entailles” (cuts into paper or canvas), a technique I use to create relief/perspective. However, entailles also create the illusion of a changing image due to the paper 'cuts' creating light or shade effects, according to the direction in which light falls onto... (see more)
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