Long Ago When the Earth was Quiet Paintings by Judith Dragonette
May 14st to June 8th, 2018
FEATURED ARTIST
Judith Dragonette Artist Statement Jackson - based artist, Judith Dragonette creates images of wildlife iconic of her valley home. Inspired by the cave paintings found in places like Lascaux, her paintings express a primitive, innocent quality born of a deep desire to communicate a passion for these creatures.
ON BEARS Inspired by my son-in-law to paint a bear for his son, my grandson, I thus began an exploration into bears. I love seeing them in the wild. Although so elusive compared to the buffalo, the bear is just as grand, and just as sacred. My most valued compliment from New York painter and Art Critic, Maureen Mullarkey, was that "They are all great designs. They have a heraldic look - a single bear rampant on a field." ON BUFFALO Prehistoric looking creatures that quietly move together in herds, or later, alone when they reach the end of life. I have been very fortunate to be able to express my love for these majestic animals, visually, trying to capture the essence of their spirit. For the past few years, it has been an honor to have been painting them, each similar, yet so different. I hope to continue painting and sharing space with these magnificent animals, these messengers of life. ON HORSES These horses are mainly mustangs, numbered for a fate beyond their control. Unshod, shaggy, and sometimes small due to poor grazing. However, to me, they are beautiful in their proud wildness, endurance, courage, and agility. I hope to honor them with these paintings.
PORTFOLIO
Bear 1 36 x 36 | Oil on canvas $4,200
Bear 399 36 x 36 | Oil on canvas $4,200
Bear 3 30 x 30 | Oil on canvas $3,700
Bear 2 & 2A 30 x 30 | Oil on canvas $3,700 each, $7,000 for both
Bear 11 20 x 20 | Oil on canvas $2,800
Bear 4 20 x 20 | Oil on canvas $2,800
Bear 6 10 x 10 | Oil on canvas $1,100
Bison 5 36 x 36 | Oil on canvas $4,200
Bison 6 30 x 30 | Oil on canvas $3,700
Bison with flag 30 x 30 | Oil on canvas $3,700
Bison 7 30 x 30 | Oil on canvas $3,700
Bison 11 20 x 20 | Oil on canvas $2,800
Horse 1 20 x 20 | Oil on canvas $2,800
Horse 4 20 x 20 | Oil on canvas $2,800
Horse 6 20 x 20 | Oil on canvas $2,800
Horse 2 10 x 10 | Oil on canvas $1,100
CONTACT
Kathryn Mapes Turner Fine Artist & Gallery Owner kathrynmapesturner.com kathryn@turnerfineart.com
Barbara Strehler Gallery Director barbara@turnerfineart.com 804.972.4792
545 North Cache Street Jackson Hole, Wyoming 83001 307.734.4444 | turnerfineart.com