Donald Bradford
Lazarus Paintings
Lazarus Paintings
October 6 - November 10, 2022
Opening Reception October 6th, 5:30 - 7:30pm
"The Lazarus theme explores a state of bound helplessness. From the Bible we know Lazarus as a symbol of hope, rebirth, and inspiration. My Lazarus Paintings series examines the concept of bringing back to life themes that I first worked on over three decades ago—returning to them with deeper insights and life experiences, along with a more painterly and assured style. These narratives include Lazarus, Icarus, Madame Butterfly, Jacob Wrestling, and Irene/Patron Saint of Nurses. In some of the paintings I have worked from model session photos from the past and in others I have used more recent photos of models who have become collaborators in the performative aspect. In general with these themes I would like the viewer to contemplate the importance and power of myth. Greek myths, Psalms, Bible stories, operas, and ballets all tell stories of human struggles common through time and across all perceived differences. They can teach us, open our hearts and imaginations, and help bind us together." - Donald Bradford
"Finding Neverland" | oil on canvas (triptych) | 48 x 72 inches, 24 x 18 inches, 24 x 18 inches
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"Lazarus 1" | oil on canvas | 48 x 72 inches
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"Madame Butterfly" | oil on canvas | 48 x 72 inches
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"Portrait of Irene, Patron Saint of Nurses" | oil on canvas | 60 x 48 inches
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"Icarus" | oil on canvas | 64 x 48 inches
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"Praying Lazarus" | oil on canvas | 48 x 36 inches
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"Prometheus Study 2" | mixed media on canvas - framed | 20 x 16 inches
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"Lazarus Study 1" | mixed media on canvas - framed | 20 x 16 inches
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"Prayer Cloth Study 6" | mixed media on canvas - framed | 20 x 16 inches
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"Lazarus Study 3" | mixed media on canvas - framed | 20 x 16 inches
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"Bacchus Study" | mixed media on panel (triptych) | 14 x 11 inches ea.
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"Lazarus Icon" | mixed media on canvas - framed | 21 x 16 inches
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"Prayer Cloth Study 5" | mixed media on panel | 14 x 11 inches
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"Prayer Cloth Study 4" | mixed media on panel | 14 x 11 inches
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