If Gustav Klimt went on vacation, could this be a painting of his destination? Klimt painted patterns on top of gold, the contrast of warm and cool colors is bold. These are the Moai that guard Easter Island, stony protectors from beach to the highland. The island belongs to the country of Chile, volcanoes there made the landscape quite hilly. If you go there to visit some day, learn a few words the Rapa Nui way. “'Ē‐ē” for yes, and “'ina” is no, “‘Iorana!” is a native hello.
Christa Bellock, Gustav Klimt Style Easter Island Moai of Chile, acrylic on canvas, 12 x 12 in.
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