Greeting the New Day
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Amy RattnerGreeting the New Day2019
2019
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Artist Comments
This piece was inspired by a recent trip behind the scenes with the elephants at the San Diego Wildlife Park, explains Amy Rattner. One young female aunt reached her trunk up in greeting to the two baby elephants in the herd. She did not yet have a calf of her own but the guide told us that she loved babysitting the new babies and was practicing caring for her own baby. I loved the look of joy and excitement when she saw the baby calves. It was clear that she had a deep emotional bond with them.
About the Artist
Amy Rattner is a Bay Area artist who paints vibrant animal portraits inspired by the American southwest. Her acrylic and watercolor paintings use strong lines, vivid colors, and symbolic patterns to convey the spiritual, mythological, and cultural significance of various animals. After receiving her BA and MA from Stanford University, she began her artistic career as a graphic designer. The vivid, stylized quality of her work today reflects her background. Amy is interested in examining the influential role that animals have played through different cultures and societies.
Greeting the New Day
Amy Rattner
Acrylic painting on wood
Painting wraps around edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2019
16 in. h x 20 in. w x .75 in. d
2 lbs. 0 oz.
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- Creation Year:2019
- Dimensions:Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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- Condition:Greeting the New Day. Amy Rattner. Acrylic painting on wood. Painting wraps around edges. Varnished and Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. Signed on front.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 643921stDibs: LU92214527472
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