I love the way some artists are visual archaeologists. California based artist Amadea Bailey takes a journey of exploration and excavation each time she works a canvas.
In the Pink, mixed media on canvas, 53×89
Out of the box, mixed media on canvas, 60×80
Like other “excavation” artists whose work I love, such as M.A. Tateishi and Christina Foard, Bailey builds her work, layer upon layer, eventually unearthing treasures as they resurface.
La Dolce Vita, oil on canvas, 38×54
Her large canvases are worlds unto themselves, images appearing out of the chaos, like mirages in the desert.
Free Fall, mixed media on canvas, 54×62
The Little Prince, acrylic and oil on canvas, 62×78
To see more of Amadea Bailey’s work, please visit her website.
All images are via the artist’s website.
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mamasmorningcup
August 23, 2012 at 12:28 PMReally beautiful work, thanks for sharing!
Lesley
August 23, 2012 at 12:58 PMHer website is FULL of amazing work. These were my faves!
alicematilda
August 23, 2012 at 12:44 PMLove love love!!! Thank you for showing these!
Lesley
August 23, 2012 at 12:58 PMGlad you enjoyed them, Matilda!
samselbys
August 23, 2012 at 12:50 PMLove Love Love Love!!
Lesley
August 23, 2012 at 12:56 PMHaha, Sam, you 1-upped the previous commenter by 1 love. 😉 Glad you loved Amadea’s work as much I do!
the organic artist
August 24, 2012 at 6:59 PMLesley once again girlie girl a winner! I wish you had a gallery, you are a fine curator!
Luvs, Deb
hey P.S. I’m in the Crate and Barrel catalog and stores! woop woop
Lesley
August 24, 2012 at 8:11 PMAw, thanks, Deb.. maybe one day I’ll have a gallery or perhaps I’ll create one of my own online. Congrats on being in Crate & Barrel!! That is huge!
the organic artist
August 28, 2012 at 9:46 AMYes, just keep at it you certainly have a talent. Yeah, I am so excited about Crate and Barrel, I’m also going to be in the Emerging artists offering again on One Kings Lane for Sept. so things are going good!
Take care, D
Lesley
August 28, 2012 at 11:20 AMThanks for the encouragement! By the way, there’s a possibility I could be close to LA this Oct-Dec ( Joshua Tree, CA ), would love to meet up for a studio visit! If the Joshua Tree thing works out, I’ll let you know!