Artist Statement
As part of my oeuvre, I painted the three flamingos in the Atacama Salt Lake region of Chile. The story of the three flamingos in Atacama Salt Lake is a story of inspiration. I am from South America and wanted to bring to the attention the images of the Atacama Salt flats in Chile. These flats are considered the largest salt deposits in Chile and the largest lithium source in the world. The Atacama mountains seemed like dormant volcanos. I thought that it was fascinating that the most significant salt reserves had flamingos living in that area. I always associated flamingos with tropical regions and did not realize that they exist in the Andes and Argentina, Peru, and Bolivia. There are species of flamingos that live in Africa and Europe. I just thought that the flamingos were an intriguing subject. The three flamingos also represent harmony, wisdom, and understanding.
Description: PROPERTY OF ARTIST ROSSANA KELTON
Rossana Kelton 'Rossi' (B. 1960)
Signed, titled, and dated Atacama Salt Lake, January, Atlanta, 2016 (on the reverse)
Materials: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 24 x 36 in. (60 x 91 cm)
Painted in 2016
Provenance:
Collection of Artist, Rossana 'Rossi' Kelton, 2018
Condition Report:
This painting's condition can vary widely, and the nature of the paint sold means that they are unlikely to be in perfect condition. Paintings are sold in the state that they are at the time of sale.
As part of my body of work, I painted the three flamingos in Chile's Atacama Salt Lake region. The story of the three flamingos in Atacama Salt Lake is a story of inspiration. I am from South America and wanted to bring the images of the Atacama Salt flats in Chile to the attention. These flats are considered the largest salt deposits in Chile and the largest lithium source in the world. The Atacama mountains seemed like dormant volcanos. I thought that it was fascinating that the most significant salt reserves had flamingos living in that area. I always associated flamingos with tropical regions and did not realize that they exist in the Andes, Argentina, Peru, and Bolivia. There are species of flamingos that live in Africa and Europe. I just thought that the flamingos were an intriguing subject. The three flamingos also represent harmony, wisdom, and understanding.
