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Another painting by Brett Livingtone Strong (painter of 'The Book') has come up for sale on e-bay This is a rather romantic portrayal, with Lisa among the water nymphs depicted.
It's a little hard to see on the 'framed' image, but the image with the artist looks clearer.
(Most people keep fish in their garden pools...trust MJ to be different!)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LOVERS-MICHAE...04308811?pt=Art_Paintings&hash=item230ac1804b
"The painting depicts a romantic couple surrounded by young fairy nymphs, in an enchanting, forest lagoon filled with ferns and flowers. The young couple in the painting is Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley, who began their romance after an introduction by the artist. A small delicate fairy casts a beam of light on the two lovers. The exotic, colorful setting includes hummingbirds, butterflies, frogs, orchids, lilies and tropical flowers."
A little known fact is that this artwork was inspired by the world renowned painting by John William Waterhouse (1849-1917) entitled "Hylas and the Nymphs" and painted in 1897. The painting depicts a moment in Greek mythology where Hylas is lured into the spring by the nymphs. Notice the nymph pulling Michael by the arm and into the spring. Michael and Brett chose to create this magical and mythical scene due to Michael's own persona of peace and love. It is as if Michael saw himself in Greek mythology and immortality. What has been perceived to be a controversial painting is in fact a magical and romantic masterpiece of such depths few have understood until now.
A brief history about Hylas: In Greek mythology, beautiful youth. He was the son of Theiodamas, king of the Dryopes, and friend of Heracles. Heracles took him along on the Argonauts Expedition. When they reached the shores of Mysia, Hylas went ashore to find water. He found a spring, but the Nymphs of the water lured him into the deep. Hylas fell in love with the nymphs and remained with them to share in their powers.
"Art and music are timeless. As it crosses cultural boundries, whether in words or in images, art has the power to speak the dreams of a generation. This power must be cherished, shared, respected, and above all, used for worthwhile endeavors. I am gratified to have affiliated with Brett Strong. He, like Michelangelo, is gifted, and like that great Renaissance artist, is a dynamic visionary."
~Michael Jackson
~~ This original oil painting is signed by the artist, dated '95 and elegantly framed. ~~"
It's a little hard to see on the 'framed' image, but the image with the artist looks clearer.
(Most people keep fish in their garden pools...trust MJ to be different!)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LOVERS-MICHAE...04308811?pt=Art_Paintings&hash=item230ac1804b
"The painting depicts a romantic couple surrounded by young fairy nymphs, in an enchanting, forest lagoon filled with ferns and flowers. The young couple in the painting is Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley, who began their romance after an introduction by the artist. A small delicate fairy casts a beam of light on the two lovers. The exotic, colorful setting includes hummingbirds, butterflies, frogs, orchids, lilies and tropical flowers."
A little known fact is that this artwork was inspired by the world renowned painting by John William Waterhouse (1849-1917) entitled "Hylas and the Nymphs" and painted in 1897. The painting depicts a moment in Greek mythology where Hylas is lured into the spring by the nymphs. Notice the nymph pulling Michael by the arm and into the spring. Michael and Brett chose to create this magical and mythical scene due to Michael's own persona of peace and love. It is as if Michael saw himself in Greek mythology and immortality. What has been perceived to be a controversial painting is in fact a magical and romantic masterpiece of such depths few have understood until now.
A brief history about Hylas: In Greek mythology, beautiful youth. He was the son of Theiodamas, king of the Dryopes, and friend of Heracles. Heracles took him along on the Argonauts Expedition. When they reached the shores of Mysia, Hylas went ashore to find water. He found a spring, but the Nymphs of the water lured him into the deep. Hylas fell in love with the nymphs and remained with them to share in their powers.
"Art and music are timeless. As it crosses cultural boundries, whether in words or in images, art has the power to speak the dreams of a generation. This power must be cherished, shared, respected, and above all, used for worthwhile endeavors. I am gratified to have affiliated with Brett Strong. He, like Michelangelo, is gifted, and like that great Renaissance artist, is a dynamic visionary."
~Michael Jackson
~~ This original oil painting is signed by the artist, dated '95 and elegantly framed. ~~"