Libby Ramage

The Older Couple, Original Painting

2023

Artist Comments
Two nude figures join hands in artist Libby Ramage's arresting primitive piece. The elderly couple braces themselves going into an uncertain future. "The first layer of this piece is a map of New Zealand, selected for its Bay of Plenty which appears on the middle right side," says Libby. Collaged handmade paper, feathers, and fabric constitute the image of the large bird, poetically placed to evoke flight and nesting.

About the Artist
Libby Ramage infuses a playful and whimsical mood into her works. In fact, she credits the children she works with for greatly influencing her aesthetic. She often uses children’s abandoned work in her collages. Libby currently lives in New Jersey and finds inspiration in the work of Rauschenberg. She believes collectors should buy from the heart.

Words that describe this painting: bird, map, couple, marriage, handmade paper, mixed media, nude, mixed media, travel, animal, flight, flying, animals, nudes, primitive, mixed media artwork, beige

The Older Couple
Libby Ramage
Acrylic paint, pencil, charcoal, bark, bag, feather, map, and handmade paper on paper
Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2023
20 in. h x 18 in. w
0 lbs. 8 oz.