Peter Muzyka Painting Detail - Gone But Not Forgotten
"Gone But Not Forgotten" by Peter Muzyka
egg tempera painting on Panel- 24" x 32"
Best In Show 2007
Peter Muzyka's egg tempera painting reflects the state of old share cropper homes in the rural Georgia countryside. Not lived in for many decades, these small homes often had just 2 rooms, a kitchen/family room and a bedroom. Even the bath facilities were often outdoors. Most of these homes are fading into the landscape and this particular home, just after Pete painted the view in 2006, fell in on itself and all that currently remains is a roof lying on the ground and a deteriorating chimney. Home to birds and some chipmunks and insects, these homes are a reminder of the transient nature of America's rural economy and history.
The egg tempera technique gave the image of the old wood, bricktex a special quality that reflects the decades old quality of the materials. Egg tempera has a translucent quality that lets the patina of the underlying mate5rials show through giving the painting a depth that is not often seen in contemporary works.
This painting has been selected for a purchase award at the 2006 Winter Art Show in Monroe, Georgia.
All Artwork and Text Copyright 1974-2007 Peter Muzyka and Vanishing Rural Georgia Art
Peter Muzyka's art explores the relationship that we have with our environment. His work includes egg tempera paintings, oil paintings, pen and ink drawings, and photography.
