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Evy Olsen HalvorsenIgnorance is Bliss?2023
2023
$1,800
£1,360.20
€1,570.70
CA$2,515.23
A$2,790.86
CHF 1,461.91
MX$34,223.41
NOK 18,595.01
SEK 17,552.89
DKK 11,713.68
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In this oil painting, I've delved into surrealism to explore the themes of denial and escapism. The scene depicts a young girl blissfully swinging in a lush meadow, seemingly oblivious to the ominous fire and smoke in the background. It's a manifestation of the idea that sometimes, we choose the comfort of ignorance in facing the harsh truths of our surroundings. The contrast between the serene foreground and the chaotic backdrop invites viewers to reflect on their own awareness and choices in the modern world.
- Creator:Evy Olsen Halvorsen (1950, American, Norwegian)
- Creation Year:2023
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Kingston, WA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2823215599412
Evy Olsen Halvorsen (aka Halvorsen Holstein) was born in northern Norway and cur-rently lives in Kingston WA. Evy and her parents immigrated in 1956 to the neighborhood of Ballard in Seattle WA. After graduation from High School, and some community college, Evy moved briefly to San Francisco before landing in Kitsap County with husband and daugh-ters. After raising her daughters, owning a couple of businesses, she continued her educa-tion at Cornish College of the Arts, receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts, cum laude in 1999, in Painting and Printmaking.
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