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Folly and Wisdom (Set of 2)

from $92.00

Pen and Ink on Paper

Each original drawing is 5x6 inches (unframed) and is signed and dated by the artist.

This pair of companion pen-and-ink drawings explores the contrast between Wisdom and Folly - the two women who portray opposite paths in Proverbs 1-9. Executed in meticulous crosshatching, the works merge classical technique with expressive modern lifework, using texture and light to evoke tension and revelation.

Folly is rendered with hypnotic allure. A serpent coils near her face - a subtle echo of deception and seduction - while her gaze, direct and yet vacant, invites the viewer into the dangerous intimacy of temptation. The smooth, flowing lines and intricate patterns mirror her surface beauty and hidden peril.

Wisdom bears the marks of time and discernment. Her closed eyes and deeply furrowed suggest quiet strength, endurance, focus on the unseen and grief and the foolishness of the naive. The dense, deliberate crosshatching creates a depth that feels both physical and spiritual.

Together, these two portraits invite reflection on the moral and spiritual crossroads that each of us faces: the fleeting and deathly seduction of folly and the enduring peace of the wisdom that is found in the fear of the Lord.

Styles: Figurative, Symbolic, Expressionist, Crosshatching Technique

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Pen and Ink on Paper

Each original drawing is 5x6 inches (unframed) and is signed and dated by the artist.

This pair of companion pen-and-ink drawings explores the contrast between Wisdom and Folly - the two women who portray opposite paths in Proverbs 1-9. Executed in meticulous crosshatching, the works merge classical technique with expressive modern lifework, using texture and light to evoke tension and revelation.

Folly is rendered with hypnotic allure. A serpent coils near her face - a subtle echo of deception and seduction - while her gaze, direct and yet vacant, invites the viewer into the dangerous intimacy of temptation. The smooth, flowing lines and intricate patterns mirror her surface beauty and hidden peril.

Wisdom bears the marks of time and discernment. Her closed eyes and deeply furrowed suggest quiet strength, endurance, focus on the unseen and grief and the foolishness of the naive. The dense, deliberate crosshatching creates a depth that feels both physical and spiritual.

Together, these two portraits invite reflection on the moral and spiritual crossroads that each of us faces: the fleeting and deathly seduction of folly and the enduring peace of the wisdom that is found in the fear of the Lord.

Styles: Figurative, Symbolic, Expressionist, Crosshatching Technique

Each original is signed and dated by the artist.

Archival giclee prints faithfully reproduce the tone and texture of the original drawings. Printed on a museum-quality, acid free paper, each print is signed, numbered, and includes a certificate of authenticity.

Originals and prints ship in rigid, flat-protective archival sleeves or tubular packaging.

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