Children Dream

Location: Clayton, The Crescent

Sponsor: Red Card Systems

Artist: Barbara J. DiMartini

Barbara’s European travel revealed a passion for art history and a keen appreciation for aesthetic design. She expresses her personal vision and perception through a variety of artistic media: watercolor, oil paint, acrylic paint, collage, serigraphy and lithography.

Inspiration:

Nature and a child’s imagination have given us some of our most charming and fanciful stories. What could be more exciting than taking flight on a friendly butterfly that protects us with its sharp beak and talons? My little model, Sophia, conveys joy, freedom, confidence and exhilaration with her uplifted hands and enchanting face. As “Children Dream” unfolded, I felt as if this little figure was speaking to those of us left behind: “Do not worry. I am happy. I am fine.”

GOING TO AUCTION 5/21/11