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Elizabeth Ranken
Choreographer, Movement Director and Painter
Patrick Robinson and The Baobab Myth
Oil on canvas 42 inches x 30 inches I was inspired to paint this while choreographing a show exploring the history of slavery.
Detail of Upside Tree
The segue of the Upside Down Tree into Patrick's portrait refers to the Baobab myth. In this myth the Baobab tree is thrown away with disrespect by The Laughing Hyena, but grows anyway to become a powerful source of nutrients.
Richard
Oil on canvas 24 inches x 21 inches A fast portrait of my friend Richard. He wanted a painting that was a silhouette rather than detail of flesh and age.
Patrick Robinson and The Baobab Myth
Oil on canvas 42 inches x 30 inches I was inspired to paint this while choreographing a show exploring the history of slavery.
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