The strokes on this canvas paint an abstract picture of the world of art where art is not just about a graceful moment of rest but a moment of creative eruption, that is captured by Stephen J Grande in “Resting”.
One the most revered artists who has speciality in painting the aspect of peace, Grande set off to paint “Resting” with much enthusiasm. Little he knew that the muse, the latter inspiring him – Sir Pounce-a-Lot the mischievous cat – had different ideas in store.
While Grande painted under the bright, beautiful sky, with inspiration for painting an idle scene, Sir Pounce-a-Lot, in just one flick of his tail, found the urge to leave his paw print. Footprints have been added to the painting’s composition, which turned the innocent picture into a postcard stereotype.
But Grande did not mind this twist at all, instead, she made the best out of the unexpected turn, hence, converting the shambles into creativity. Thus he assimilate Sir Pounce-a-Lot’s role aspects, adding frivolity and happiness to the painting. The next piece that evolved was not only a scenario of leisure, yet this is again interspersed with humor—a storytelling between an artist and a model.
However, the semantics of “resting” have evolved to become associated with strength and joy in the way of life. It rhymes us that art lies not only in perfecting the details but in the process, in being able to capture that raw and rebellious spirit of creativity.
When you look at “Resting” again, contemplate it as a harmless but humorous creation of serenity that steadily emerged from each stage of development. Although there has been a collision here, this film shows that in Stephan J Grande’s universe, one can turn any problem into a positive!
