Description
‘Same Ol’’ by E. E. Kono
Artist: E. E. Kono
Title: ‘Same Ol’’
Medium: Silverpoint on self hanging wood panel
Dimensions: 14″ x 18″ (horizontal oval)
Framing: Unframed – Ready to hang
Year of Creation: 2023
About the Artwork:
“I’ve used silver and gold wire to draw on traditional ground that is tinted with Ambrogio yellow earth, a natural pigment quarried in northern Italy. I’m interested in materials and use of precious metals as a way to acknowledge the key role that they have played in the foundation of western culture and as a catalyst of global trade, capitalism, and colonialism.” – E. E. Kono
About the Artist:
(Artist Bio)
Kono’s work explores the fluidity of culture and time, encouraging reflection on how we are connected to nature, the past, and each other. Growing up, Kono’s family split their time between a diverse international community and small-town, middle America. The experience developed a life-long interest in how stories and symbols create meaning that is interwoven between societies. Initially, this inspired a career in children’s literature, writing and illustrating picture books. Now, she explores that imagery using ancient techniques and materials to create detailed, precise paintings that connect universal symbols and mythologies encountered in her travels and through the mixed heritage of her family.