Artwork
Morin, Geneviève - Malerei, Le Paradis de ma Mère
Morin, Geneviève - Malerei, Le Paradis de ma Mère is an unspecified painting by Geneviève Morin. It dates from 2014 and is held in the collection of the Archaeology and Museum Baselland.
About this work
Overview
Geneviève Morin's 2014 painting, Le Paradis de ma Mère, is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography. The work depicts a vibrant, dynamic scene featuring a central female figure amidst a flurry of avian activity.
Subject & Meaning
A woman in a green dress dominates the foreground, grasping a ship’s wheel overrun with birds, evoking themes of navigation and possibly maternal guidance. Nearby, a figure in yellow robes and a turbulent, rainy backdrop add to the complex narrative.
Technique & Style
The painting exhibits thick, bold brushstrokes characteristic of impasto, imparting a lively, almost chaotic energy to the scene. This textured approach enhances the dynamic interplay between the central figures and the surrounding birds.
History & Provenance
Created in 2014, the work is currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography, with no detailed provenance history provided beyond its contemporary creation and institutional acquisition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Geneviève Morin made small, mixed-media paintings often titled in French and German.
