1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
CURRENT WORK- For nearly two decades, the artist’s paintings have dealt with Human Diversity and the Biodiversity of Nature. "Tapestry of Nature (Endangered body of work)” unites these two concepts.
'Free the Songbird (Tapestry of Nature / Endangered)'
Acrylic, Italian Metal Leaf, Imported Archival Handmade Paper
Juried Exhibits at the Salmagundi Art Club (NYC) and the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art (Ligonier, PA), 34” x 42”
'Fractured (Tapestry of Nature / Endangered)'
Acrylic, Italian Metal Leaf, Imported Archival Handmade Paper
42’ X 42”
'Roots of Existence (Tapestry of Nature / Endangered)'
Acrylic, Italian Metal Leaf, Archival Imported Handmade Paper
Trees since the beginning of time have provided shelter, warmth, and food to countless numbers of species. With deforestation the trees and innumerable other species are endangered. Global cooperation and individual awareness and conservation can reverse this trend.
D.WU & ELSIE JECT-KEY MEMORIAL AWARD, SALMAGUNDI ART CLUB, FIFTH AVENUE at 12TH STREET, NYC.
'Intersection (Tapestry of Nature)'
Acrylic, Italian Metal Leaf, Imported Archival Handmade Paper,
30” x 48”
'Consequences of Silence (Tapestry of Nature)'
42” x 36”, Italian Metal Leaf, Imported Archival Handmade Paper
'Tree of Knowledge / Wild Apples (Tapestry of Nature / Endangered)
Acrylic, Italian Metal Leaf, Archival Imported Handmade Paper
42” x 60”. Some species such as the wild apple tree in Afghanistan and surrounding areas are endangered due to years of war. The artist often draws parallels between nature and women.
'All that Glitters (Tapestry of Nature / Endangered)'
Acrylic, Italian Metal Leaf, Imported Archival Handmade Paper
42” x 42”
'Illusions of Eden (Tapestry of Nature / Endangered)'
Acrylic, Archival Imported Handmade Papers, Italian Metal Leaf,
48” x 36”
'Changing Winds & A Nest (Tapestry of Nature / Endangered)'
One of my studios is on a windy mountain overlooking the city. Potted trees blow over but a small Robin’s nest has lasted through two winters. Mother Nature’s power is greater than humanity and we must learn to work with her. Complementary colors are often put side by side because opposite colors are stronger when next to one another than similar, analogous colors. Color is a metaphor for humanity in all of these works. What else do you see? Instagram: e.m.castonguay
'Innocents (Tapestry of Nature / Endangered)'
Acrylic, Italian Metal Leaf, Imported Archival Handmade Paper
42” x 42”
This painting is a tribute to some of the native species to Australia and California which have been threatened or endangered due to fire in recent years.
'Fire and Ice (Tapestry of Nature / Endangered)'
Acrylic, Italian Metal Leaf, Imported Archival Handmade Paper
36” x 42”
'The Last Straw (Tapestry of Nature / Endangered)'
Acrylic, Italian Metal Leaf, Imported Archival Handmade Paper
36” x 42”
'Order and Chaos (Tapestry of Nature / Endangered)'
Acrylic, Italian Metal Leaf, Imported Archival Handmade Paper,
30” x 48”
‘Mother Nature, Women, & a Snail (TAPESTRY OF NATURE / Endangered)’
The brightly colored rectangles representing chromosomes are a metaphor for the diversity of humanity and the biodiversity of nature. The universal woman’s hand in the center bottom panel is monochromatic symbolizing the need for a global partnership to save Mother Earth and all life forms on the planet.
SOLD / NOW LOCATED IN THE LOBBY OF BUILDING IN THE UPPER WEST SIDE OF MANHATTAN, NYC.
'ANCIENT 'MOUNTAINS & MANY MOONS (TAPESTRY OF NATURE / Endangered)'
This painting is a tribute to the First People and Ancient Mountains of North America. The mountains are presented abstractly and realistically as are the many moons. The face in the bottom left is a portrait from Carl Moon's 1910 photograph of a young Navajo. What else do you see? What are your ideas?
Sold / Private Collection
Instagram: e.m.castonguay
'TRILLIUM (TAPESTRY OF NATURE / Endangered)'
The Snow Trillium and many other species of plants are endangered in all or certain areas where they are accustomed to thriving.
Sold / Private Collection
'BENEATH THE HORIZON (TAPESTRY OF NATURE/Endangered)'
We must care for the bodies of water on Mother Earth. Litter goes into the storm sewers, streams, rivers, and finally into the oceans. We were given Paradise, but did not recognize it. What are your thoughts? Sold / Private Collection. Instagram: e.m.castonguay
'Chameleons (Tapestry of Nature / Endangered)'
Acrylic, Italian Metal Leaf, Imported Archival Handmade Paper,
Here’s to hoping that in the near future people will be seen and accepted for who they see themselves to be.