LAL show

-

i'm head down getting ready for my show at the Lexington Art League in August. here's a few close-ups to get you all primed.





Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

PRBHTN 2023

-
Image
I'm happy to be part of the Lexington Art League's PRBHTN 2023 show. I have two pieces in the show. Amanda K. Bridges, "The Magnificent Yoni Madonna", (c) 2023 A dedication the divine feminine and power of creation. Woman, as a vessel, creates life. Woman is not a vessel for man. The Yoni Madonna takes back ownership of herself and transforms the message of Madonna from that of being in service of man that of being the creator of humankind.  Amanda K. Bridges, "ode to a whore: the 17 names of Lilith", (c) 2022 A dedication to the much maligned goddess Lilith. Lilith refused to give up her power and submit to the will of man. She fully owned her sexual energy and channeled her power into herself rather than letting it be taken from her. Instead of glorification, she has been vilified throughout history. called a whore, a succubus, an evil temptress, she has been used to represent man's interpretation of "original sin."  Both of these pieces are...
Read more

Tapestry Unleashed!

-
Image
My first commissioned piece of art. My first stab at a big tapestry. And I've got 6 weeks from start to finish! The size is 30"x45". I don't have a 'name' for the piece yet, but the theme is mother earth goddess. I've almost got the loom dressed. The goal for today is to finish tying on the warp and get the header woven.
Read more

Lilith

-
Image
Amanda K. Bridges, "ode to a whore: the 17 names of Lilith", (c) 2022 Lilith has been much maligned throughout history for refusing to bend to the will of man. Lilith, as a goddess, has dominion over all aspects surrounding sex, fertility and childbirth. She is a wind spirit and cannot be restrained. She lives free and unfettered. She lives her life on her terms. Throughout the centuries, female divinity and power, rather than being celebrated, has been demonized and strangled by the hands of misogyny. Lilith rises up to say no. She refuses to be silenced or restrained and promises retribution if you do not respect her. In the demon-lore of Lilith, she is  the Queen of Demons and often depicted as  a succubus.  It is said that if you can speak one of her names she cannot harm you. If you do a google search on the 17 names of Lilith, you'll find many lists, some with less than 17, some with more, and most with differing names. The list below is my best guess based on commo...
Read more