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The oil painting, "Garden
Cellist" of Maggie Fenske was commissioned by Bruce Fenske in
celebration of their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. The painting is rich
in symbolism, and reflects Maggie's full and passionate life.
a.) Cello - a love of music, and her primary instrument, she also plays the
Violin, the Viola, and the Bass.
b.) Lilies - a love of Lilies as well as other flowers and gardening.
c.) Humming bird - a love of birds and nature.
d.) "Playing a "B" note on her cello" - a deep love for
"B"ruce.
e.) Fireflies - a love of family, both parents on her left, three children
on her right.
f.) Butterfly - a love for Jesus Christ, the butterfly is an old symbol of
the Risen Christ.
g.) "25" hidden in the lace pattern on her left sleeve -
Twenty-fifth Wedding Anniversary.
h.) Badger - UW Alumni and a love of UW Badgers football and basketball.
i.) USS Enterprise - a devoted Star trek fan.
j.) Garden path - represents the path of life, particularly married life.
k.) "46" hidden in the lace pattern on her left sleeve - age when
portrayed.
Artist's notes:
"The painting "Garden Cellist" was an extraordinary
experience for me. I was given the task of painting someone I'd never met,
with limited references and I needed to create an imaginary setting at
twilight. I had to pull a great many things together, and still make it a
"believable scene". It is filled with symbols, representing many
aspects of Maggie's personality and her life's passions. I wanted to
keep the symbols subtle so that it would be a magical scene with or without
them. I feel the magic of a summer's eve when I look at the painting. It
was an honor to create this painting. Never have a witnessed such love and
devotion from a husband. Blessings to Bruce and Maggie Fenske on their 25th
Wedding Anniversary!"
Leah Griffith Boyce
608-588-7586 email: leah@leahgriffithboyce.com
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