TNBT Finalist - Sarah Hickey - Gentle Man (Guardian of Avian Children)
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122cm x 153cm
Oil on canvas
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My painted idols are born from a diverse range of vintage images, intertwining histories, contexts, and worlds. Through collage and intricate layering, I explore concepts of beauty, spiritual iconography, and the creation of personal deities. In "A Gentle Man (Guardian of Avian Children)," I examine traditional nurturer roles and notions of masculinity. The central figure, inspired by a vintage footballer, tenderly cradles a bird in lieu of a ball. Accompanied by apples, flowers, and a bulbous plant - symbolic of a merging of male and female elements - this image celebrates the power of gentleness, a gentle man.
On a personal note, the work is inspired by my husband George - the epitome of a gentle man. He is a loving nurturer to me and our dog Molly. In some way, this celebrates and champions his influence and support in my life.