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Virginia Woolf

24 x 30 inches - Mix-media on Canvas

Blame it or praise it, there's no denying the wild horse in us

painting of activist Virginia Woolf
painting of writer Virginia Woolf closeup
black & white painting of Virginia Woolf

A writer whose life, much like her writings, has it all -


Drama... secrecy... tragedy...

 

...but also, hope & liberation.
Words I dedicate to her portrait.

black & white painting of Virginia Woolf
painting of activist Virginia Woolf

Virginia was acquainted with profound sorrow, more so than most, yet she is found to be better than almost anyone at conveying the pure joy of being alive.

 

Her adoration of the world and her optimism about it are assertions we can trust, because they come from someone who has seen the lowest of lows.

virginia woolf art
painting of writer Virginia Woolf on canvas

Despite many setbacks, Woolf barely had any gaps in her productivity - a remarkable achievement which makes her one of the most important 20th century authors.

 

Whilst depression ultimately claimed her life… in her books, life persisted, grand, gaudy and marvellous; it always triumphed and braved over the lows and discouragements.

painting of writer Virginia Woolf closeup hand
vw & husband leonard woolf

Virginia and Husband Leonard Woolf, 1912

VW letter

Virginia Woolf’s suicide letter, March 28, 1941

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