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Art as an Oasis
Art as an Oasis is a series of occasional postings from the art of Carrie Kleinberger
providing a temporary respite from both mundane and monumental cares
complimented by words of wisdom from a diversity of others.
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Penzance Bouquet
Artist's Statement: Penzance is a port town on the southern side of the English county of Cornwall, about three miles north of the town...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Apr 29, 20211 min read
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Tulips in Cornwall
Artist's Statement I traveled to the south of England, visiting a few castles and manors scattered about. In one manor in Cornwall I...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Apr 22, 20211 min read
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Sea Flags in Annapolis
Artist's Statement: We were on a large sailing boat in Annapolis. It was a large group of people, maybe 15, on this boat. I looked up at...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Apr 15, 20212 min read
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Three Mushrooms on Golden Pond
Artist's Statement: "On Golden Pond", released in 1981, depicted the relationship between a loving aging wife and her loving, slightly...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Apr 8, 20211 min read
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Middle Eastern Market
Artist's Statement: I composed this still life from items purchased in the shuk (open-aired market) in Jerusalem. The influence of...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Apr 1, 20212 min read
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Egyptian Princess
Artist's Statement: Passover begins in two days, on the evening of March 27, 2021. The holiday marks the beginning of a people's travel...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Mar 25, 20212 min read
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Together in a Mudbath
Artist's Statement: The inspiration for this painting is my daughter's work in Panama. She went there alone to take a job at the...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Mar 18, 20212 min read
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China in a Box
Artist's Statement: While looking for art supplies during a visit to Beijing, I came across a number of beautiful boxes intended merely...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Mar 11, 20211 min read
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Thai Lions
Artist's Statement: This painting combines objects that originated 1500 miles apart. The two lions come from Thailand, a gift from my...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Mar 4, 20212 min read
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Annapolis Lion
Artist's Statement: In actuality, this lion is fewer than eight inches tall – it decorates one end of a wooden mantelpiece in a...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Feb 25, 20211 min read
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Globes of Light
Artist's Statement: This painting depicts the large, ornate antechamber of a house of worship, and, like the painting posted last week,...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Feb 18, 20211 min read
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Curious Cat in a Carpet Shop
Artist's Statement: One small, curious cat sitting inside a brown cabinet. A seemingly endless number of folded carpets in a shop in...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Feb 11, 20211 min read
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In a Parisian Market
Artist's Statement: This painting is the epitome of "imaginative painting." The oranges, their basket, its labels – are from a Parisian...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Feb 4, 20211 min read
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Apples for the New Year
Artist's Statement: At the Jewish new year (in the fall), Jews customarily share apples and honey to offer and share hopes for a sweet...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Jan 1, 20212 min read
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Mangos in Ashqelon
Artist's Statement: Mango is a common enough fruit in Israel, but the presentation reflected in this painting is anything but common. The...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Dec 29, 20201 min read
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Turkish Breakfast II
Artist's Statement: Served always in a small cup and with its characteristic strength and fulsom grounds, Turkish coffee is found all...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Dec 22, 20201 min read
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Elegant Breakfast at the Drake Hotel
Artist's Statement: A few years ago a marvelous travel agent booked my husband and me into the Drake Hotel in London, where the service...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Dec 18, 20201 min read
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Eggs Benedict New Zealand Style
Artist's Statement: At home, I rarely have anything approaching a formal breakfast. When traveling, however, I look forward to breakfast...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Dec 15, 20201 min read
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Hummus and Green Peppers
Artist's Statement: Like Tuesday's posting, this painting recalls a meal in a Jerusalem cafe'. I like the contrast of colors - the green...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Dec 11, 20201 min read
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Vegan Feast with Pita
Artist's Statement: Pita can be found throughout the Middle East and beyond. The pita in this painting is from Israel - the "feast" was...
Carolyn Kleinberger
Dec 8, 20201 min read
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