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The Art of Graham Brown

Icons

The main inspiration for Grahams Icon paintings obviously comes from Christian religious art traditions and artists such as Andrei Rublev. However there is a strong parallel between the Icons and the Indian miniatures, both in composition, perspective and materials. In the Icons a large-scale use of gold leaf is generally employed, but also a delightful and delicate use of faceted glass beads. This application of stones for a rich thee dimensional effect is often found in the Indian traditions of Rajasthani & Tanjore paintings. This crossover of cultures creates exiting new scope and dimension to the timeless nature of the Icons.

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Divinity as Subject

The divinity in the subject matter, the purity of the colours, the complexity in patterns and texture and the relative simplicity of perspective creates a serene scene, bringing us closer to the sense of the sacred.

The Icons are fairly small in size, which conjures the feel of a very delicate, subtle and sacred space.