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by Jayne Somogy
$25.00
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Our Bella / Canvas v-neck t-shirts are made from a 50% cotton / 50% polyester blend and are available in five different sizes. All v-necks are machine washable.
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This is a portrait of an early 20th century Ainu woman, an indigenous people from Japan and Russia, but originally distinct from the Japanese. The... more
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This is a portrait of an early 20th century Ainu woman, an indigenous people from Japan and Russia, but originally distinct from the Japanese. The women were fond of necklaces of glass beads, embroidered headbands, and earrings that were metal rings with a ball. They also traditionally had tattooed mouths--making their lips look grotesquely long & large--although this lovely woman does not. One of my artistic goals is to present and preserve the various indigenous cultures and peoples around the world, many of whom are in danger of becoming "extinct."
PLEASE NOTE: the frame on this piece is digital and will only appear on prints and merchandise, NOT on your purchase of the original from me.
PRICE STATED FOR ORIGINAL INCLUDES SHIPPING IN U.S.
I create whimsical, graphic, stylized, often Asian-inspired & sometimes jeweled or embellished interpretations of people, animals, ethnic subjects, objects/still lifes. Art, like life, should SPARKLE! I sign my work 'SOMOGYI' the ethnically-correct version of my Hungarian surname, and I often incorporate my signature into the design of the art itself. I earned a degree in theater from the U. of Wisconsin, an additional degree, summa cum laude, in fashion design from FIDM/Los Angeles, and turned to creating art seriously in 2014 upon retiring from jobs in office administration and free time spent dancing, singing and acting. I have a passion for the exotic--music, dance, food, people--and for exploring other cultures and eras, which is...
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Debra Lynch
Wonderful work Jayne, I really like the portrait as well as the composition. L/F
Jayne Somogy replied:
Thank you so much for the great support, Debra!
Ian Gledhill
Congratulations: your beautiful portrait of this Ainu woman,is being featured in the 'Awesome Asia' group..Jayne..:)