Sunday, 26 June 2011

The Persistence of Dreams

One of the two paintings I was working on in tandem is finished  - and here it is for your enjoyment.
Painted in a surreal fashion, with hidden meaning, which I love!

The Persistence of Dreams


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21 comments:

  1. Studio at the Farm26 June 2011 at 07:43

    Hmmm ... I'd love to know about the fish-kite.

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  2. Judy26 June 2011 at 09:02

    Love the patchwork landscape! And now we have to catch the hidden meaning. Ehh.... dreamcatcher?

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  3. Sandra Busby26 June 2011 at 12:15

    I'm pretty sure my husband would be delighted to catch a fish as big as this! A fishermans dream :0)

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  4. Unknown26 June 2011 at 16:15

    You've got me stumped on the hidden meaning on this one Pat (scratches head). No doubt you will put us all out of our misery soon ?

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  5. Sadami26 June 2011 at 18:17

    Hi, Pat,
    Your idea is wonderful, connecting a kite, a koi and a person or you. The landscape is mysterious. Could be, it implies your inner world. Surrealism seems to go beyond reality.
    Cheers, Sadami

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  6. Christmas-etc...26 June 2011 at 21:46

    I love it too Pat!~ You are a lady of such talent...and it's so obvious that you love what you do!
    Blessings!
    Ann
    PS Missy is too cute for words! Give her a big hug from me (and a friendly Meow for Edward - who is doing great!)

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  7. Pat26 June 2011 at 23:02

    Thanks, everyone - here's the history and meaning :)

    There is a history to koi kites.. in Japan they have Children's day where koi kites are flown and the parents hope that the children take on some of the attributes of the koi fish - determination and persistence.
    The koi came to symbolise these through an ancient legend that had them swimming upstream trying to get past a waterfall. One koi managed this at Dragon Gate and was turned into an auspicious good fortune dragon by the gods.
    The dream is for the children to be determined and have good fortune as a result.
    This is the story of a little person standing on the edge of the big earth with the determination to fly high through it all...

    I had fun painting it, hope you had fun thinking on it :)

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  8. Miss Hillbilly26 June 2011 at 23:38

    I am glad that I saw the comment just above mine where you explained. I actually was on the right track in my thinking. We actually did a small study about kite day in Japan and also in Korea (I think it was Korea). Kites are very important to them. We have a couple of good books about it. I love children's historical fiction. I learn so much!
    This painting is wonderful. It took me right back to thinking about that story about a young boy and his Kite day experiences.

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  9. Pat26 June 2011 at 23:40

    Thanks Tonya - glad you enjoyed it and it took you back to some earlier learning. xx

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  10. Tito27 June 2011 at 04:28

    Magnifica rappresentazione di un mondo fantastico....Complimenti Pat!

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  11. Pat27 June 2011 at 04:36

    Grazie, Tito xx

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  12. Prabal27 June 2011 at 05:33

    It evokes some unknown feelings. Great title.

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  13. Jane27 June 2011 at 08:49

    I think this is the world upside down, and the fish caught the man!!! LOL
    Well that is what I thought until I saw your explanation above.Anyway it is a great painting, I like these hidden meanings!

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  14. Pat27 June 2011 at 08:59

    thanks, Jane - glad you liked it and it made you think xx

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  15. Arianna27 June 2011 at 12:51

    The artists are dreamers...Arianna :)

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  16. Pat27 June 2011 at 14:03

    we surely are, Arianna! :) xx

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  17. Ann27 June 2011 at 16:38

    I'm not good at hidden meanings but I do like your painting

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  18. Anamaria do Val27 June 2011 at 17:06

    Pat, I like this one very much!!! I dare say it is my favorite. Great work, my friend, congrats!!! xoxo

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  19. Nil Catalano27 June 2011 at 20:33

    Our dreams must follow the highest places to be worthy of being called dreams.
    I loved Pat, I remembered the sketches previously posted.
    A big hug

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  20. Pat27 June 2011 at 23:52

    Glad you like it, Ann.

    Your favourite? Thank you so much, Anamaria xx

    Thanks Nil. Yes , it was there in my thumbnails in an earlier post.
    Glad you loved it xx

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  21. Teresa Palomar Lois30 June 2011 at 10:25

    It's swimming in the skyyyyyy! I love the concept so much Pat, you've made me happy painting it! ^__^

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