Madonna and Child

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Madonna and Child

This is a contemporary Madonna with an early Renaissance style "child," painted on a wood panel using gold leaf and multi layers of glazing.

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L.A. Spilsbury

L.A. Spilsbury 03 Jan 2008

wonderful idea and painting

Christine brand

Christine brand 28 Jul 2006

I like this...excellent colors and idea...even the most wild women can be holy...just ask Mary Magdelene.

Frank Mayes
Artist Reply: Thank you for your observation Christine. This series is both an allegorical story of Christ and a satire of the "star" worshiping of todays culture. It's also a bit of a play on words with smiles and humour hiding behind the painting.....
Leo Da

Leo Da 28 Jul 2006

cool work!

jane diamond

jane diamond 27 Jul 2006

Awesome concept! I LOVE this so much, it's so brilliant on so many levels. The mix of contemporary with renasissance, the use of a pop culture icon named after a religious icon, and the actual painting itself, which is stunning, gives this piece much to be admired, with a touch of humor to it as well. Very intruiging and talented work! I also love that you chose "Lucky Star' era Madonna - that's when (in my opinion) her music and style was the best. She was so cool back then! Amazing painting Frank!!!!

Frank Mayes
Artist Reply: Thank you for the kind words m'Lady Jane. I was wondering... you know after you look at a painting so long working on it, you can't see it any more. Anyway, I was wondering if anyone would make the connections... And I thank you for taking the time to look at it and think about what is going on. And by the way... I think she was at her best, most raw or powerful time then also. Tak a look at my web site to see the complete series. Thanks for stopping by
Loredana

Loredana 27 Jul 2006

WOW THIS IS JUST AWESOME CREATIVITY FRANK I LOVE IT

Frank Mayes
Artist Reply: Thank you very much... It has been a long road back to painting... and I wasn't sure anyone would like what I am doing now, much less "get it". There are actually 4 paintings in the Italian Elvis series. They are all on my web site. I'm now looking ... trying to find a place where I can actually have a show. Best regards m'Lady ...have a look at the web site and let me know what you think..