Description
‘The Pull of Distant Places’ by Jeannie Lynn Paske
Artist: Jeannie Lynn Paske
Title: ‘The Pull of Distant Places’
Medium: Watercolour, gouache, pastel, charcoal, powdered pigment, varnish, and ink on 300 lb Arches watercolour paper (There is a natural deckled edge along the bottom of the paper)
Dimensions: 9″ x 12″
Framing: Unframed
Year of Creation: 2025
Artwork Will Ship From: USA
About the Artwork:
This piece was inspired by the Japanese term, mono-no-aware which roughly translates to ‘the fleeting beauty of things’ or ’empathy with the universe’. It is the understanding that life is transient, and that this transience makes our experiences all the more precious and beautiful. Cherry blossoms blooming brilliantly and falling are most stunning when captured between the precipice of life and death. The splendor of autumn leaves or migrating geese are ephemeral reminders that the natural cycle of life is evident everywhere whether we see it or not. As an emotion, mono-no-aware falls somewhere between sorrow and serenity. The fragility and inherent brevity of an instance of awe only aids in heightening the event’s brilliant, albeit melancholic nature. Because it only lasts for such a short period, it is undoubtedly appreciated more. Understanding and accepting that innate uncertainty of life helps us evade the overwhelming feeling of morbidity associated with impermanence, instead highlighting our ability to enjoy life by appreciating its fleeting moments. – Jeannie Lynn Paske
About the Artist:
(Artist Bio)
Jeannie Lynn Paske is a self-taught artist from Portland, Oregon who creates introspective work under the name Obsolete World. Using a mix of watercolor, charcoal, pastel, graphite, varnish and ink, she designs richly textured illustrations of peculiar creatures in thought-provoking settings. The mysteries of life, loss and loneliness are recurring themes, and her compositions often focus on the strange and unexplained. Many of her pieces reference philosophy with a nod to both the melancholy and humorous. Her soft sparse environments suggest a warm, dreamlike state, and the emotional imagery paired with her poetic titles help to convey a sense of gentle curiosity in her work.