Paintings, Kim Hoffmann

Frames, Bronislaus Janulis

Kim Hoffmann Pages

 

“Bride’s Well”

Fecundity of the land is symbolized in venerated springs which are

considered sources of power, knowledge, and cures. Holy wells were later

Christianized and the attributes and rituals of early deities jointed

with the saints ascribed to them. Women about to marry are still sent to

the local holy well for blessing. Coins, pins, clooties, and other gifts

are left for “well wishing”.


February 1st is Imbolc, or St. Brigid’s Day, the halfway point

between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. St. Brigid, or Bríde, is

linked to fire and fertility, and the hope for the return of the sun and

nature’s verdure.


Kim Hoffmann



This frame is an exploration of texture as ornament, with the cross-grain carving producing a basket weave pattern. Basswood, gesso, metal leaf, polychrome.


Bronislaus Janulis