Jennifer RossTo Be Alive Beneath Cherry Blossoms, Original Painting2022
2022
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Artist Comments
Artist Jennifer Ross paints a portrait of a bay horse in an orchard of flowering cherry trees. The majestic equine frolics under the blooms of spring. Cool blue terrain envelopes the background, giving the painting a sense of peace and composure. She bases the title on the Japanese haiku by Kobayashi Issa. The entire poem reads "What a strange thing! To be alive beneath cherry blossoms."
About the Artist
Artist Jennifer Ross creates intimate portraits of birds, nests and horses. Jennifer grew up surrounded by the art of her mother and grandfather. Her attempt to follow in their footsteps presented detours, however, and she ended up working in art galleries selling other's work. But her desire to paint continued to grow throughout the years. In 2008, a gift certificate to a local art store turned into a life-changing event. Jennifer found inspiration in a collection of antique prints of birds' nests and began to paint her first avian series. These paintings serve as symbolic family portraits of what we all hold dear - our home and loved ones. Today, Jennifer draws on Kintsugi, the Japanese art of mending pottery with gold. Using broken eggshells, she intricately collages the individual personalities and character of her animal subjects.
Words that describe this painting: horse, equine, equestrian, Japanese, poem, haiku, cherry blossoms, spring, portrait, impressionism, flowers, animal, acrylicpaint, season, impressionism, impressionism, animals, acrylic painting, blue
To Be Alive Beneath Cherry Blossoms
Jennifer Ross
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Painting wraps around edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
2022
24 in. h x 24 in. w x 1.5 in. d
5 lbs. 0 oz.
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- Creation Year:2022
- Dimensions:Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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- Condition:To Be Alive Beneath Cherry Blossoms. Jennifer Ross. Acrylic painting on stretched canvas. Painting wraps around edges. Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. .
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
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