While taking a break from our Thanksgiving Day preparations- I stumbled upon Julie Heffernan's paintings. Her Baroque influenced portraits remind us a bit of John Currin.
We especially love the peasants and animals galore, draped in flowers and pearls for this time of the year.
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| Self Portrait as Raising Cain, 2007 |
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| Self Portrait as Post Script, 2007 |
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Self Portrait as Great Heap, 2009 |
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| Study for Self Portrait in Need of Perpetual Help, 2009 |
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| Study for Self Portrait as Flat World, 2009 |
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| Study for Self Portrait as Fabulous Droppings V, 2008 |
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| Self Portrait with Albatross, 2008 |
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| Self Portrait as Sea Monster, 2006 |
all paintings, Julie Heffernan via Mark Moore Gallery
Never would have discovered these on my own. They're amazing! They're all so great it's hard to pick a favorite. Thanks for the post.
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