“The Painted Veil. Who live call it life!” (Maughn)
Inspired by the classic book and movie, "The Painted Veil.
by W Somerset Maughn.
A story of becoming awakened to truth!
Mixed Media with gold leaf and various gold paint.
30 x 40 Inches
Actor Edward Norton became involved with the project in 1999. Norton discussed why he liked the project.
"It's very much a story about people getting beyond the worst in themselves and figuring out how to look at each other honestly, forgive each other for their failings and get to a better place...When I read it, I was very affected by it because in it I saw my own failings." Wikipedia
As I continued to paint this painting, a transformation took place on the canvas. I pressed on applying gold and jewel like strokes of paint. The object of truth became the maiden of Song of Songs. Turning away from selfishness and being.... black but comely... she was becoming the Church, the Bride of Christ. The beautiful maiden became the reflection of the Beloved. Sins were washed away. Transformation had taken place and the eternal rather than the temporal was shown in this painting: The Painted Veil.
Who live call it Life!
RB
