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" Together They Could Do so Much"
by Cassandra Barney |
I’ve learned that
people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people
will never forget how you made them feel.
—Maya
Angelou
“The first time I
put on an apron,” says artist Cassandra Barney, “I
thought it created an illusion of working very hard,
which I enjoyed. I also thought it was sassy to
stomp around the kitchen in heels and my apron … but
that symbol has transformed for me into an image of
charity and hard work. It’s not necessarily about
motherhood because there are, I think, opportunities
in every season of our lives for us to give to those
around us. With this painting, I’d like to pay
tribute to those who give because they love.”
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" All that I have to
Give is Yours " |
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" Minerva " |
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" Theodosia " |
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" Violetta " |
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She wanted Fame, Fortune
and Flowers Too |
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Little Secrets |
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In "Little
Secrets," a woman is visited by a small bird with a secret trapped in its
beak. Whether the woman has just confided in the bird, or is hoping to hear
its news, one thing is clear: this bird is not telling. |
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Hortensia |
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Like elegant
mirrors, Cassandra Barney's paintings of women reflect our emotions and
innermost desires. Hortensia's eyes may seem wistful, but do her lips betray
the hint of a smile? It's up to you to discover Hortensia's secret.
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My Fate
is not Your Fate
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''The two women in
My Fate is Not Your Fate represent the fork in a lifelong road. As children,
they may have shared similar experiences, but in adulthood their paths take
different directions. Although they stand beside one another as they have for
years, their postures indicate alternative possibilities. We all may share
many common threads but, we don't all have to want the same thing."
-Cassandra Christensen-Barney |
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Fine Art Giclée Canvas |
image size:
20" x 15" |
$565.00 (Cdn)
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Only Eve
Could Hear the Bird's Love Song
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Listen. Can you
hear it? That little tune in the air, a simple reminder to stop and smell
the roses - or perhaps, a clue to the meaning of life itself. Each of us are
given little gifts, moments that make us see the people, places and
experiences which comprise our world in a whole new way. In Cassandra
Barney's latest limited edition, Eve is experiencing one of those moments.
She appears doe-eyed, lost in her own song, as her companions stare at the
viewer. It is the beauty of Cassandra's charming women, combined with this
evergreen message, that gently remind us to look and listen to the little
moments. |
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Fine Art Giclée Canvas |
image size:
30" x 15" |
$680.00 (Cdn)
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Demetria |
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Inspired by
mythology and folklore, Barney’s women often take on layers of rich
symbolism and Demetria is no exception. Named
for the Greek goddess of harvest, Demertia glows with fertility and
abundance.
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Fine Art Giclée Canvas |
image size:
12" x 24" |
$595.00 (Cdn)
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Fleur |
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"I think of the
garden as a sanctuary, a safe place. The women in this painting finds
herself in a
world of her own creation, having discovered the bliss of her own space. In
Fleur, our heroine wears a flower in her hair so she can be reminded of her
special place wherever she may roam."
-Cassandra Christensen-Barney
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Fine Art Giclée Canvas |
image size:
12" x 18" |
$480.00 (Cdn)
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In Her
Garden |
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"The women in this
painting finds herself in a world of her own creation, having discovered the
bliss of her own space."
~Cassandra Barney
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Fine Art Giclée Canvas |
image size:
12" x 24" |
Sold out at publisher
possible availability - click here
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The
Engagement |
At first glance,
the viewer is drawn to the rich imagery and color of Cassandra Christensen
Barney’s Fine Art Limited Editions. One of the staples of Barney’s exquisite
portraiture is her ability to layer her work with rich symbolism. The
Engagement explores concepts of promise, commitment and hope. The uncaged
bird chooses to offer a gift, presenting our heroine with a poppy—which is
both beautiful and fragile. Within the poppy is a ring, the symbol of
eternity and a flame, symbolizing desire. There are also a pair of poppies
entwined and waiting to blossom.
Influenced by art of the 16th century, artist Cassandra loves the narrative
aspect of portraits. Each of her truly unique paintings is a frank,
compelling and often mysterious portrait of the “muses” of our daily
lives.The feminine charms of her characters have captured the attention of
the sophisticated fine art collector. |
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Fine Art Giclee Canvas
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image size:
24" x 12" |
$630.00 (Cdn)
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Dora |
'' Red is a
stimulant that conjures up a range of seemingly conflicting emotions. I like
red as confidence, happiness and prosperity. But red can also suggest power,
refusing to sink into the background – even when it is the background, as is
the case here.
Dora is not in front of this background by chance.
Although she may
look simply passive, the red suggests the fire inside her. ''
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Limited edition canvas
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image size: 15" X 16" |
$500.00 (Cdn)
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Adara
and Her Sister |
“Ambiguous and
poignant, they are not vain, not beautiful in the classic sense, unafraid to
bare their melancholy and even show some sadness. Their beauty is in their
simplicity, which easily allows the viewer in and to wonder what they are
thinking.
Adara and Her Sister
is rich in symbolism.
The name Adara translates as “beauty,” the butterfly is fragile and
short-lived, and the vines which surround them subtly suggest the bonds of
family.''
-Cassandra Christensen-Barney |
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Limited edition canvas
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image size: 20" X 16" |
$540.00 (Cdn)
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