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The Dichotomous Organist
The two-headed, four-armed organist at the Cathedral of Saint Orthrus believes that good and evil, though dichotomous, are interdependent and equally deserving of musical glory. After all, many people associate Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D Minor with evil and horror, even though Bach declared that the aim of all music was to glorify God. The organist's favorite iconic film villains, Professor Fate from "The Great Race" and Captain Nemo from "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea," who both enjoyed playing Bach, shed light on him every day as he plays.
The two-headed, four-armed organist at the Cathedral of Saint Orthrus believes that good and evil, though dichotomous, are interdependent and equally deserving of musical glory. After all, many people associate Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D Minor with evil and horror, even though Bach declared that the aim of all music was to glorify God. The organist's favorite iconic film villains, Professor Fate from "The Great Race" and Captain Nemo from "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea," who both enjoyed playing Bach, shed light on him every day as he plays.
The Dichotomous Organist, Oil On Board, 20" x 16" (unframed), 25.5" x 21.5" (framed), 2025, $1200
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The Deaths of Isadora Duncan and Two of Her Children
Isadora Duncan claimed to have been born "under the star of Aphrodite"...but, according to mythology, the love goddess Aphrodite had a cruel streak. The goddess bestowed grace and beauty upon the famed dancer, but tragedy flowed through Isadora's life as well. Two of her children drowned when a car in which they were riding veered off a bridge and plunged into the Seine River just outside Paris. Isadora was well known for dancing in flowing fabric. Ironically, a flow of fabric ended her life...her long scarf wrapped around the wheel of a car and strangled her.
The Deaths of Isadora Duncan and Two of Her Children, Oil On Board, Hand-Painted Frame,
22" x 13" (unframed), 26.5" x 17.5" (framed), 2025, $1200
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22" x 13" (unframed), 26.5" x 17.5" (framed), 2025, $1200
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The Legend of Lady Lichtenberg
One evening, a passionate, impetuous noblewoman insisted on riding even though a violent storm was predicted. Lightning struck her and her horse, and from the horse a powerful charge in the shape of a man rose up and kissed her. "It's a love charge!" cried her riding companion. "Those who die with their love unrequited sometimes join forces with lightning and strike with a kiss!" Was the man-charge someone who loved the lady and was not loved in return? Who knows? But he left his mark on her. Marks on the skin caused by lightning strikes are known as Lichtenberg figures...so the noblewoman was known ever after as Lady Lichtenberg.
One evening, a passionate, impetuous noblewoman insisted on riding even though a violent storm was predicted. Lightning struck her and her horse, and from the horse a powerful charge in the shape of a man rose up and kissed her. "It's a love charge!" cried her riding companion. "Those who die with their love unrequited sometimes join forces with lightning and strike with a kiss!" Was the man-charge someone who loved the lady and was not loved in return? Who knows? But he left his mark on her. Marks on the skin caused by lightning strikes are known as Lichtenberg figures...so the noblewoman was known ever after as Lady Lichtenberg.
The Legend of Lady Lichtenberg, Oil On Board, Vintage Frame,
24" x 18" (unframed), 29.5" x 23.5" (framed), 2025, $1300
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24" x 18" (unframed), 29.5" x 23.5" (framed), 2025, $1300
Available for Purchase, INQUIRE HERE