Spiritual Turtle

Rossana Kelton ‘Rossi’ (B. 1960)

Signed, titled and date ‘Spiritual Turtle’, May, Atlanta, 2015 (on the reverse)

Acrylic on canvas

8 x 10 in. (20 x 25 cm)

Painted in 2015

Provenance:

Collection of Artist, Rossana ‘Rossi’ Kelton, 2018

Condition Report:

The condition of this painting 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 condition that they are at the time of sale.

 Essay

 An exceptional example of the artist's work in acrylic, Spiritual Turtle of 2015 was executed during the height of Rossi’s painting career. It signifies good health, long life and Mother Earth.  A detailed depiction of the sacred figure in Native American symbolism, the present work reveals her masterful handling of color and space together with her celebrated dedication to rendering her Native American subject in a decidedly symbolic manner.