"Flame and Coal"
Intense concern would be an understatement in
trying to describe the feelings generated as I continue doing this series of
coal paintings. I am motivated because
the more I learn about the negative environmental impact of coal burning,
mining, and transportation, the more I know that I need to use my art to bring
attention to this serious pollution situation. While coal is the largest source
of energy for the generation of electricity worldwide, it is also one of the
largest sources of carbon dioxide releases.
“Flame
and Coal” is the third in my large acrylic works on this subject. It is painted on 300 lb.gessoed watercolor
paper and is 39” wide by 52” high.
I am very grateful for the numerous resources
and photos about coal that are easily obtainable online. This “Flame
and Coal” painting is based on a photo from theguardian.com found in the
category of burning coal photos.
Interestingly, after I had almost completed my
painting, I found a version of the same photo on the cover of a recommended
book entitled “The Silent Epidemic”
by Dr. Alan Lockwood. He simply states: “the
dirty secret is coal kills”.
Please see more of my art at www.maryloudauray.com.
Please see more of my art at www.maryloudauray.com.
Mary Lou, the painting are beautiful. Mary Shisler
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