03 Dec 11 by Lina Golan
Lina Golan artworks

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Two Swimmers

"Divers" series

Diver
Diver
Diver

"Divers" series

Diving
Diving
Diving

"Divers" series

Pool swimmer
Pool swimmer
Pool swimmer

"Divers" series

Silence
Silence
Silence

"Divers" series

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14 Dec 12 19:47

Lina I just came across this painting of yours. It strikes me that this series is a big advance in your body of work - more focused and exciting than previous examples you've posted here, and manages to engage the viewer on many levels of interpretation. I think you've made some sort of breakthrough into a freer and yet more intimate mode with your work.
Please do take the time to write your reaction to my impression on the direction you're taking with these paintings. I'd love to read a more in-depth personal account that goes beyond the simple description "Divers" series, e.g. why divers? Anyway - well done. In my opinion, this work is very good. Nice and big and bold. Keep marching on that road you're taking - it'll lead to important statements. And best of luck with that journey.

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15 Dec 12 21:27

Dear JP,
Long time no hear!How are you?
Thank you for your kind comments.
Why divers?.. To make a long story short; in my childhood in Ukraine
I was about to drown and rescued by chance. Since then I don't swim and suffer of aquaphobia.My new works are sort of self therapy and a fantasy to get rid of my fear and liberate myself by diving.

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30 Dec 12 17:50

That's a very strong series of work Lina. What's your source material? Are you working from photos? Nice big and bold paintings. Have they been helping you get back in the water?

Submerging
Submerging
Submerging

"Divers" series

Black cat, white cat
Black cat, white cat
Black cat, white cat

This painting is a free interpretation based of the famous film by Emir Kusturica

Longing
Longing
Longing

I am trying to transfer the mood of small moment in daily life

Repose
Repose
Repose

Based on a charming retro image but interpreted in a personal way

Deepwater
Deepwater
Deepwater

Underwater world has always attracted me, maybe because I'm not a swimmer.

White dress
White dress
White dress

Woman sleeping with a cat is one of my new series about calmness, repose, friendship and peace.

Repose
Repose
Repose

Young woman resting with a cat is one of my new series about calmness, repose, friendship and peace.

New shoes
New shoes
New shoes

Woman resting with old shoes and dreaming about new ones, is one of my new series about calmness, repose, friendship and peace.