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MARTHA LORD
About ‘Shimazu Gozen’
Titled female Samurai from the Shimazu clan I have depicted this unnamed Onna-Musha as a modern day unassuming warrior.
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The Onna-Musha lived within warring cultures in pre-modern Japan. These women engaged in battle alongside Samurai men and acquired indispensable skills in martial arts, archery and horse riding.They not only defended the household, family and honour in times of war, but took part in offensive battles.They were considered members of the Bushi Samurai class and were just as courageous and capable as their male counterparts.
Shimazu Gozen, photographic collage and mixed media on European Poplar, framed in stained oak, $5,000 AVAILABLE
Icon No. 14, 50 x 50 cm, Photography and mixed media on European Poplar, framed, $750 AVAILABLE
What is your biggest fear?
PUBLIC SPEAKING and being the centre of attention. I want my work to shine and be the focus. Not ME. Speaking in front If only I could be anonymous like Banksy....and as successful.
What is the strangest job you’ve had?
Working in a genetics lab at La Trobe University in the 80s part of my work required me to anaesthetise drosophila (fruit flies) and paint a coloured dot on their thorax so that each fly could be identified in experiments. Valuable research at the end of the day.
Icon No. 10, 50 x 50 cm, Photography and mixed media on European Poplar, framed, $750 AVAILABLE
What is your favourite thing about being an artist?
Art is in my soul, in my heart and in my head. It has always been and always will be. Despite the many challenges, both financially as well as creatively at times, the fact that I am in control of my own destiny (or so I think), I decide what I create and the very thought that my art will be around way past I have departed this earth is an incredible feeling. I am so grateful to those who appreciate what I do.
Icon No. 12, 50 x 50 cm, Photography and mixed media on European Poplar, framed, $750 AVAILABLE
