With an Antiguan heritage and a love for detail and storytelling, in the year 2000, Laura N. James made a spectacular group of paintings for a Book of Gospels , for the Roman Catholic Church. There is a diverse cast of characters represented, of all shades and nationalities, and the artwork is gorgeous! But this young New Yorker also paints Jazz figures which seduce the eye with their colors and movement, and her series, "Nannies and Other Mothers" grabs at your heart. Women who leave their own families far behind to come to the United States to care for the children of others is a powerful and often neglected subject. She handles it with a grace and compassion for all involved and the paintings are luscious.
very beautiful. it's an honor to peek at her truth.
ReplyDeletethese pieces are stunning! i could stare at them for hours. well done!
ReplyDeleteVery nice work. I like your style, very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI am delighted you all appreciate Laura's brilliant works! Thank you for taking a look.
ReplyDeleteBeverly
It's very artistic..
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