I painted 2 different pieces ÷ (divided) ea. into 2 groups = odd strips / even strips,
or – (subtracted) the odd strips or the even strips from each painting!
Then I + (added) the even #s (numbers) with the even #s (numbers) for 1 painting,
also I + (added) the odd #s (numbers) with the odd #s (numbers) for 2nd painting.
I ended up = with 2 similar paintings = they went to 2 different art collections!
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original painting – corporate collection – Boston, MA – USA – "Translation"
watercolor, wax, rice paper, foil, quilted • 39"H x 31"W • © Lisa Rivas
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Result = ½ half of each image has been "subtracted" from this final piece!
Math can be confusing or tricky at times and one can lose tract easily of something.
No legacy is so rich as honesty. William Shakespeare
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The abacus, also called a counting frame, is a calculating tool used primarily in parts of Asia for performing arithmetic processes. It is still widely used by merchants, traders and clerks in Asia, Africa, and elsewhere. Many blind people find this number machine a very useful tool throughout life.
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"Nowruz" marks the first day of spring and the New Year in the Iranian calendar.
It is celebrated on the day of the astronomical vernal equinox, which usually occurs on March 21 or the previous/following day depending on where it is observed.
Geesh your creativity never ceases to amaze me!!! Beautiful!!
I love your abstract view of the topic word. It is aesthetically pleasing.
This is absolutely gorgeous. I could look at it for extended periods and explore the intricacies. What a process. Thanks.
Your piece is absolutely gorgeous! I don’t think I’d ever tire of looking at it.
Absolutely beautiful!
Beautiful imagery and color…it’s so Gustave Klimt-like! I love this, but then I’m loving all your work! 🙂
Two gorgeous pieces in one, better than peanut butter and jelly! I had a friend who learned the abacus in high school. He had very rapid fingers, and we used to put him to the test whenever we went out to eat at a restaurant. Calculating the sales tax always messed him up.
Marvelous.
Splendid! Lovely details:)
this is a fantastic post, loved it all, happy nowruz.
I came here yesterday and my computer froze on your site. I had to reboot and then didn’t have time to post.
That said…WOW!! I love this, the sloping shoulder and the mystery of the image. The colors are always dazzling and ‘flying’ off the image. A real treat for the senses.
I have a niece who was incredible with an abacus. Her fingers were a blur when she was working that thing! Now that she’s put her abacus away and she’s a grown woman, I still think she’s incredible 🙂
Happy weekend Lisa!
You always tweek my brain with something creative…This is (again) an amazing piece! 🙂
clever & eye-catching!
Such edible color!