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COURAGE AND BEAUTY: CENTRAL ASIAN WOMEN’S TRADITIONS When I first discovered ancient Persian Art, I was attracted by its delicate beauty and by the obvious cultural influences of Indian and Chinese art. After attending a California performance by Gulistan Dance Theater, I knew I wanted to paint the beautiful textiles and traditions of these women. After I had painted three or more subjects, I saw emotional themes emerging from my own experience. These scenes express the encouragement and joy which make women’s friendshps valuable. The single portraits show the regal beauty of wedding traditions. The paintings are generously sized at 76cm x 100cm, and with the colors and patterns, make a strong statement. Provenance includes solo exhibitions at the Olam Einan Gallery in Modiin, Israel, and the Jerusalem Theatre. Your choice of these energetic images reflects your colorful personality and zest for life. Layers of patterns echo your intellectual complexity. Spice up your collection with these vibrant and dramatic images from the Silk Road. For purchasing information contact: Tel. (+972) 50-246-3254 laurel@laurelpaintings.com
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Laurel Sternberg’s
Women's Friendships on the Silk Road
COURAGE AND BEAUTY:
CENTRAL ASIAN WOMEN’S TRADITIONS
When I first discovered ancient Persian Art, I was attracted by its delicate beauty and by the obvious cultural influences of Indian and
Chinese art. After attending a California performance by Gulistan Dance Theater, I knew I wanted to paint the beautiful textiles and
traditions of these women.
After I had painted three or more subjects, I saw emotional themes emerging from my own experience. These scenes express the
encouragement and joy which make women’s friendshps valuable. The single portraits show the regal beauty of wedding traditions.
The paintings are generously sized at 76cm x 100cm, and with the colors and patterns, make a strong statement. Provenance includes solo
exhibitions at the Olam Einan Gallery in Modiin, Israel, and the Jerusalem Theatre.
Tea Cup Dance is traditional in
Central Asia. There actually is tea in
one of the cups, which is poured out at
the end of the dance.
Frame Drums and Pomegranates
Two friends giggle, improvising lively
rhythms. Summer is ending and the
pomegranates are ripe.
New Fabric Purchase (new ikat)
Young women imagine the beautiful
new clothes which will come from this
fabric.
Wedding Dance is traditionally
performed by women, for women only.
Water Dance is an ancient
springtime tradition in Central
Asia.
Serving Chai
Friends share tea, seated on a topchan,
platform.
The hostess pours her guest's tea back and
forth three times, to cool it to a comfortable
temperature.
Their heads incline towards one another,
indicating mutual respect.
Rich traditional textiles patterns surround
them.
Eyebrow Hat is an example of
fabulous embellishment used in
Central Asian weddings.
Crown Hat shows a bride
adorned like royalty.
Under the Veil, the intensity of her
gaze is softened.
Your choice of these energetic images reflects your colorful personality
and zest for life. Layers of patterns echo your intellectual complexity.
Spice up your collection with these vibrant and dramatic images from
the Silk Road.
For purchasing information contact:
Tel. (+972) 50-246-3254
laurel@laurelpaintings.com
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