Occupy Providence

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An acrylic painting on 16″x20″ canvas of a woman hula-hooping inspired by the protests of the Occupy Movement that began in 2008. Finer details are done in metallic ink. The overall style is meant to be reminiscent of art deco and art nouveau.

Artist: J.R. Goslant

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Pakistani Tribeswoman

Pakistani Woman

Inspired by a photograph taken of a Pakistani tribeswoman with a striking countenance and distinctive lines conjured by time. Despite old age, her bright, blue eyes remained clear and piercing. Done with pastel on 18″x24″ paper.

Artist: J.R. Goslant

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Multicultural Ouija Board

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A cross-cultural ouija board with traditional “yes,” “no,” “hello,” and “goodbye” responses, the English alphabet has been replaced with the Elder Futhark runes, an all-seeing eye radiates from the center and the words “O spirits, come forth and speak unto us peacefully, or leave us be,” in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics create a frame for the center. A unique symbol appears in each corner: Ankh, Eye of Horus, Wiccan Star, and the Ohm symbol. All the symbols have been lightly hand-etched. The center symbols are hand-painted and the hieroglyphics highlighted with gold ink. The board is approximately 14″x20″.

Artist: J.R. Goslant

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