Graydon Parrish, "Freedom Red," oil on panel, original frame by the artist
Special benefit gift of the artist and L Style G Style Magazine
Artist statement:
My life’s work is to reintroduce classical and realist painting in contemporary art and discourse. As a classicist, many of my works have been allegorical, symbols for abstract ideas. As a modernist, these abstract ideas also pay tribute to contemporary events such as the tragedy of September 11th, 2001 and the international AIDS crisis. Freedom Red is my latest art project and White Roses is my first production under this heading. That is, it is the first work of a collective allegory. Alone, it reminds us that life is both beautiful and dynamic. But added to future works, it and they will show us that we still have great, almost insurmountable challenges ahead. In particular, we do not have a cure for HIV/AIDS. Until we do, I will continue to paint for Freedom Red and donate a percentage of each work to HIV/ AIDS charities and others that nurture life, assist the needy and work for equality.
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