Alyne Harris (American, B. 1943): Lily Pads. Oil on canvas board, signed lower right, unframed.

Usually, Harris sits on her front porch to paint and enlists an old dress as an apron. Her imagery embraces the spirit of imagination, as seen in her scenes of angels, and it captures the vitality of memories in her depictions of slaves, lost loved ones, sunflowers, baptisms and other family celebrations. Harris' work draws heavily from African-American traditions including jumping the broom in her wedding scenes. Harris' paintings call on viewers to travel the paths of their own recollections, an exchange that becomes part of the work itself. Her work reminds the viewer that revisiting the past can connect us with the present and the future.

12 x 16 inches canvas.

Private collection, Madison, Wi, USA.

Excellent condition; very light surface grime in two top corners.

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