Altarpiece: Saint Vega, Sister Winter mixed media on wood panel 18 x 32 inches
Having an obsession with all things “whimsical” and also “sacred”, it made sense to marry the two. ”Altarpiece” is an interpretation of the classic religious artwork that historically adorned thrones and altars of the old-world church.
Drawing inspiration from the present day works of Mark Ryden, as well as the 1432 Dutch masterpiece “The Ghent Altarpiece” by Jan van Eyck, each season is represented by a muse, who’s name corresponds to a prominent constellation associated with each season. The muses have pets and holy objects, also typical of Northern Renaissance’s obsession with symbolism in the 15th century. The window on each piece acts as a place of offerings, where patrons of the church would place their money or monetary objects to be sacrificed to God.
Manipulating “The Pagan” into something sacred has been practiced for thousands of years by numerous cultures. This is my modern-day interpretation.
Altarpiece: Saint Andromeda, Sister Autumn mixed media on wood panel 18 x 32 inches
Saint Andromeda, Sister Autumn
Sister Autumn detailed view
Altarpiece: Saint Vega, Sister Winter mixed media on wood panel 18 x 32 inches
Saint Vega, Sister Winter
Sister Winter detailed view
Altarpiece: Saint Lyra, Sister Spring mixed media on wood panel 18 x 32 inches
Saint Lyra, Sister Spring
Sister Spring detailed view
Altarpiece: Saint Aquila, Sister Summer mixed media on wood panel 18 x 32 inches
Saint Aquila, Sister Summer
Sister Summer detailed view
Austin DeBoer grew up on a hog farm in rural Nebraska where he spent a majority of his childhood helping out with chores, driving tractors, and spending time running around with his brothers in corn fields. He then ventured into the Deep South where he attended SCAD in Savannah, Georgia majoring in illustration and painting. His work was featured in numerous SCAD shows including the “Vernisage” show in Lacoste, France where he studied and painted for four months.
He enjoys NPR, discovering new music, mid-century modern antiques, and Taqueria del Sol’s carnitas.
For availability and pricing, please call 404 408 4248 or e-mail info@kailinart.com
AUSTIN DEBOER
Altarpiece: Saint Vega, Sister Winter mixed media on wood panel 18 x 32 inches
Having an obsession with all things “whimsical” and also “sacred”, it made sense to marry the two. ”Altarpiece” is an interpretation of the classic religious artwork that historically adorned thrones and altars of the old-world church.
Drawing inspiration from the present day works of Mark Ryden, as well as the 1432 Dutch masterpiece “The Ghent Altarpiece” by Jan van Eyck, each season is represented by a muse, who’s name corresponds to a prominent constellation associated with each season. The muses have pets and holy objects, also typical of Northern Renaissance’s obsession with symbolism in the 15th century. The window on each piece acts as a place of offerings, where patrons of the church would place their money or monetary objects to be sacrificed to God.
Manipulating “The Pagan” into something sacred has been practiced for thousands of years by numerous cultures. This is my modern-day interpretation.
Austin DeBoer grew up on a hog farm in rural Nebraska where he spent a majority of his childhood helping out with chores, driving tractors, and spending time running around with his brothers in corn fields. He then ventured into the Deep South where he attended SCAD in Savannah, Georgia majoring in illustration and painting. His work was featured in numerous SCAD shows including the “Vernisage” show in Lacoste, France where he studied and painted for four months.
He enjoys NPR, discovering new music, mid-century modern antiques, and Taqueria del Sol’s carnitas.
For availability and pricing, please call 404 408 4248 or e-mail info@kailinart.com