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BIOGRAPHY |
A
native of New York, Liz Sykes is a fine arts graduate
who has studied at The School of Visual Arts, Pratt
Institute and has a Master of Science in Art Education.
Her fantasy art work is recognized for the colorful
symbolic images which evoke mood, energy and mystical
atmosphere. The power and magnificence of the human
figure is depicted as she captures life within her subjects
through the accomplishments of her specialized airbrush
and acrylic painting techniques. |
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Working
in the field of education as a New York public school
teacher since 1981, she derives great satisfaction from
lending her artistic talents to generate discussion,
help enhance growth and bring about change in students. |
Her
female fantasy art works encompasses genres such as
erotic fairies, exotic queens, butterfly ladies, fierce
Amazon and Women Warriors. These fine art paintings
embody her philosophies of Feminine Fantacism and feature
poetry which were specially commissioned for each piece.
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Liz Sykes is currently working on the theme: Yoruban Deities. These works of fine art reveal powerful images
of the divinities, or Orishas originating from the old
beliefs of the Yoruba people of Africa. During the slave
trade, Yoruba natives were forcibly transported from
Africa to the Caribbean. Forced to suppress their native
religious practices, these slaves developed ways of
keeping their old beliefs alive by equating each Orisha
with a corresponding Christian Saint. Today the religion
of Regla de Ocha, also known as Lucumi or Santeria is
very much alive and practiced all over the world. |
The
supreme African Goddesses and Gods of this religion
(Obatala, Ellegua, Chango, Ochun, Ogun, Yemeya and Oya)
are elegantly designed and exquisitely depicted by this
renowned fantasy artist. Parris Studios is proud to
feature Liz Sykes’ visionary Fantasy Art work
which is available as limited edition giclee on canvas
and paper. |
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