Valiant
by Alys Caviness-Gober
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36.000 x 48.000 inches
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Title
Valiant
Artist
Alys Caviness-Gober
Medium
Painting - Acrylic
Description
One of the best compliments I've ever received was being described in one word as, "Valiant." The man who said it was someone I worked with many years ago ~ he did not know, until a mutual friend told him, about my hidden disabilities (remember: "but you don't LOOK sick"). He said I was "Valiant" in reaction to being told about the many challenges I've faced in life due to my hidden disabilities. At first, when I heard what he'd said, I thought, "Valiant?? Me?" I was touched someone labeled me with such a strong and wonderful word, but, did I see myself that way at the time? Not really. Still, over the years, I've thought about what he said many times. Sometimes, we need to see ourselves through other people's eyes, and that's what this painting represents ~ having been knocked to my knees many times in life, I endure, I am still strong; there is an elemental part of me that sticks up my chin, throws out my arms, rails against my limitations, and never gives up. All of which is represented in this painting, which I chose to create in my "Tree Goddess" style.
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May 9th, 2017
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