"Magenta Girl"

Mebenji

Brick created on 19/05/2008 @ 08:59

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This is a painting I did in 2003 on an 8"X10" paint board, using acrylic paints. It was an image which came to mind, suddenly and clearly.

I have always thought she is sitting on a train. An old train with those high backed long bench seats which were covered in black leather.

She stares out the window. The world passes by and she sees none of it. She is so unhappy, but she would rather not cry. She holds herself rigid even as the train sways, stops and starts, as if by remaining motionless she can keep the tears from falling. She feels so empty and hollow, like a mannequin. She imagines her face shows no expression - but we see something there, don't we?

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19/05/2008 @ 19:04 UMxx said

the thing that caught me was that someone who was trying so hard to be so chilled on the outside would choose to wear a frangipanni flower on her hat - this one has a love of beauty that she hides. UM x
20/05/2008 @ 00:50 Mebenji said

Yeah? I really don't understand the frangipani. But note, form her point of view, she can't see it.
That's the fun with these half-awake/half-asleep images - they don't come with clear explainations. Like dreams in that respect.
21/05/2008 @ 02:34 cate said

An extraordinary work of art M ebenji. I can feel her pain , Cate xx
21/05/2008 @ 02:34 cate said

An extraordinary work of art M ebenji. I can feel her pain , Cate xx
21/05/2008 @ 06:10 UMxx said

But even if she can't see it - it is there - surely that is a matter of choice - I think it is intentional that she chose such a strong flower for her hat it is like a titbit for the world to know her by.
21/05/2008 @ 10:36 cate said

I see it a as a piece of sunshine - symbol of hope.
22/05/2008 @ 05:04 Mebenji said

Last night, I had tried to reply, but clicked 'refresh' again instead of the 'spell check' button. I can only put that down to tiredness.
I wanted to say how much I appreciate your perspectives and comments. You have such a positive spin, (in the nicest sense of the word) which I usually don't see for myself. Thank you so much, muchly, very much, much muchness, and (((((heaps with hugsalot))))) -Mebenji
22/05/2008 @ 11:14 UMxx said

benj, we just make the comments - you make the reason! Thank you. UMxx
02/06/2008 @ 21:41 inspire said

You are so absolutely creative and I love this painting. I can see and feel her pain like the rest here ... Inspire
02/10/2008 @ 22:26 freckles said

I love this painting-the colour used is striking.
The eyes are said to be 'windows of the soul' and this captures hers in such a beautiful way.
Freckles x