Kate Van Suddese original art
Biography
This new work is based upon the words of the navy hymn “For Those In Peril on the Sea”. I was struck by the honest mixture of awe, passion and respect reflected in the words of a man ( William Whiting) who had experienced the awesome ferocity of a fierce storm first hand.
My response was to create a set of images embodying this ferocity, the power of the raging storm and the contrasting calm when the tumult ceases. I have great respect and admiration for the men who venture out onto this unknown quantity and place their lives into the arms of the tempest and for this reason I have included small traces of men and their forays into the deeps.
“The Sailor” is a personal nod of respect to the memory of a friend, an old norwegian seaman who lived with the sea in his heart and mind.
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