Allegory of Strength, oil painting by Boston Artist, Melody Phaneuf, is an artistic response to war, economic woes, and yet another oil spill.
Triton orchestrates the ocean’s rhythm by blowing his conch shell. Today his tones are soothing and the sea is calm but the rugged shoreline is evidence that in another mood, the sound from Triton’s horn can be terrifying.
The painting, Eggs and Shells combines the energy of yellow and blue with a low major key. The slant of light that danced across the tops of surfaces begged to be painted. The dark backdrop was purposely added to lower the key and frame the objects.
Peaceful Harbor was inspired by this serene coastal moment. The painting expresses a still quiet, but quickening pulse.
Melody Phaneuf’s coastal landscape scenes and crisp, chilled wines were well received on a most humid evening at Boston’s Liberty Hotel.