Wanda Rottenfusser Studio
THE BLUERIDGE MYTHS: A Fool's Journey (Cradle to Grave)

This series explores the hero's journey (everyman) from cradle to grave sometimes accompanied by a cast of archetypal companions. My aim is to explore the uniqueness of the human experience by means of pictorial investigation. This blog will provide some hints as to the narratives but the final interpretation will be up to you. This then is my version of the truth through wavy rose-coloured glasses. Sit back, open a beer, and enjoy!

Thursday, 24 March 2016

FISHING

In the courtship dance we use many different kinds of bait depending on age and circumstance. It is a game as old as time. Sometimes it works, sometime it doesn’t. But no matter how many times we hit our head on the side of the bowl we continue the dance. Why? Because it is fun and there is always the miniscule chance of victory!

24" x 30"

acrylic/oil on canvas

$1500

Thursday, 3 March 2016

IT'S JUST A MEMORY NOW

As we age we rein in our expectations of what is possible. We no longer expect to be an Olympic competitor but Champion of Boules is a realistic goal. However, even as our physical prowess declines, our internal reality (mental and spiritual) can continue to soar. When Matisse was old and bedridden he continued to do his cutouts of dancing women – a lovely joyous celebration of life.