Scrapbook, Portraits in Context, is a collection of disparate stories told through portraiture. I create each artwork as a self-contained and multi-layered story. Various elements in the pieces evoke personal memories in the viewer. Like a scrapbook, storylines vary and presentation style is casual. The most recent set of stories is a diptych, Caged and Free, which focuses on personal …
Scrapbook, Portraits in context –– expands with additions
Scrapbook, Portraits in Context is a collection of disparate stories told through portraiture. Each artwork is a self-contained and multi-layered story that I created. Various elements seen in the pieces are meant to evoke personal memories in the viewer. Like in a scrapbook the presentation style is casual. “From…To…,” depicts transitions in emotion, mood, attitude and response due to life …
Additions to existing series
The series name is followed by the new titles: Metal: Cowlick man in golden regalia; Lava bubble in metal ‘Scapes: Translucent Beauty 2; Translucent Beauty; Water droplets and rippled buildings Melted Suburbia: Bi-Phasic and Caged Please click on the Art tab to see these additions. The home or landing page slide show presents “Cowlick man in golden regalia.”
Canvas bookmarks by Cariappa, expanded selection at Octavia Books, Uptown, New Orleans.
Cariappa’s heirloom quality, canvas bookmarks are available exclusively at the independent, New Orleans bookstore, Octavia Books. The 7 x 2” bookmarks are printed by Cariappa on thick, archival matte canvas using archival pigment inks, coated with UV resistant varnish, and hand-trimmed with rounded corners. Cariappa’s initial and seal appear on the reverse. The bookmarks are in individual, sealed, cellophane covers. Cariappa …
New Product Line! Canvas, heirloom quality bookmarks!
Recently, I created a new product line distinct from my fine art work. I captured elemental scenery in the Greater New Orleans area, and created heirloom quality bookmarks as unique and usable mementoes that would interest local folks, and visitors. Unlike my fine art work these are unlimited copies, but each one is hand made. The 7 x 2” bookmarks …