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Nov 2015

Aphrodite of Rhodes

Aphrodite of Rhodes Somewhere The Sun Is Rising Aphrodite of Rhodes, oil on canvas, 24 inches by 18 inches, 2015. Purchase the original painting from Saatchi Art Inspired by the statue Aphrodite of Rhodes,  in the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes, Greece. Roger Williamson’s 2015 painting, Aphrodite of Rhodes (Somewhere The Sun Is Rising), is a contemporary and deeply atmospheric reimagining of classical beauty. While inspired by the ancient Greek statue, Williamson moves beyond mere representation to create a moody, introspective scene that feels both timeless and intimately modern. The composition is dominated by the serene, yellow-red form of the Aphrodite statue, which […]

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Aug 2015

Greek Hypnos

Greek Hypnos God of Sleep Greek Hypnos god of sleep son of Nyx, father of Morpheus, brother of Thanatos . Inspired by a bronze statue from the British Museum London which I first encountered in the late 1960’s early 70’s. Oil on canvas, 16 inches by 20 inches, 2015.  SOLD. Greek Hypnos, first appears in mythology in the works of one of the earliest Greek poets, Hesiod (lived around 700 BC), where he and Thanatos (Death) were the terrible sons of Nyx (Night). He was, however, generally viewed as benevolent to mankind. The god was frequently mentioned in literary sources, and […]

Sleep as Hypnos. Inspired by a bronze statue from the British Museum London which I first encountered in the late 1960’s early 70’s. Oil on canvas, 16 inches by 20 inches, 2015. SOLD.. Morpheus, Thanatos Dream linguistics, dream language
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Dec 2014

On Prehistoric Cave Paintings

On Prehistoric Cave Paintings On prehistoric Cave Paintings. If one makes only a rudimentary study of prehistoric cave paintings, it is immediately apparent the majority of them we know of, such as those found on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia at Cueva de El Castillo in Spain and Chauvet-Pont-d’Arc Cave in France, are always created in the most inaccessible and dark locations. Although the majority of the pictures depict herds of animals, research shows there is little evidence to prove any of these images were produced for success in hunting, because in most instances the animals illustrated were not […]

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Nov 2014

Dante Beatrice Inferno

Dante Beatrice Inferno Dante Beatrice Inferno is set in 1960s England, 1962, on Wednesday night, in the Orchid Ballroom. I am here with Virgil, a friend I knew from school.  He left the previous year.  I am still there, so he knows everything, or so he and I think at the time, about the greater world and its secrets.  He is my guide as I attain the limit of the night. It is set in 1960s England, 1962, on Wednesday night, in the Orchid Ballroom. I am here with Virgil, a friend I knew from school.  He left the previous […]

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Oct 2014

Waiting For Dante, Beatrice At The Inferno

 Waiting For Dante, Beatrice At The Inferno Waiting for Dante,  Beatrice at the Inferno is set in 1960’s England. 1962, Wednesday night, the Orchid Ballroom. I am here with Virgil, a friend I knew from school.  He  left the previous year.  I am still there, so he knows everything or, so he and I think at the time, about the greater world and its secrets.  He is my guide as I attain to the limit of the night. The entrance to the night is a cavern of the new order loud, bright and exciting, a cacophony of chaotic sensory overload, […]

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Oct 2014

Atavistic

Atavistic Memories or Palimpsest Oil on wood, 48 inches by 24 inches,2014. Buy the original from Saatchi Art Atavistic Memories depicts a male human figure in the throes of recalling the tracks of his heritage back to the dawn of time. In displaying numerous characteristics from these epochs, he evokes the behavior and mannerisms of each in the present. The phenomenon is in harmony with shamanism, psychedelic experiences, creative dreaming and transformational psychology. First shown at Doorways to the Underworld exhibition, Stevens Square Center for the Arts, October 25th 2014 For related information see Dream Language Atavism is the tendency to revert to […]

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Sep 2014

The Vodoun Spirit

The Vodoun Spirit Vodoun Spirit, while on a visit to Haiti in the late 1980’s, I happened to be in a market selling locally carved wooden images of Vodoun deities and animals.  As is typical, all were painted in brilliant colors, except for one which really stood out. I purchased the unpainted carving which became the model for this painting. There is more to this story because a friend who was with me purchased two of the painted statues.  At the end of our trip, my friend returned to England and I came home to Minneapolis. About a year later I was in […]

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Aug 2014

Gone to Earth

Gone to Earth Gone-to-Earth, is an oil on canvas symbolic painting, 48 inches by 24 inches. Original painting available from Saatchi Art Gone to earth is to enter our inner being, where we become  empowered through contact with our ancestral roots, nourished by the avatar of our power animal.  It is, the healing place. Conversely, to retreat from what we see as the dangers of the world into a secret lair. To go away to a place where people will not be able to find you . Featured as Princess of Earth in Tarot of the Morning Star deck

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