2021
Artist Comments
"The most popular calla lily meaning these days is that of purity, faithfulness, and holiness," says artist Jo Galang. "The flower is often depicted in images of the Virgin Mary. For millions of Christians all over the world, calla lilies are a symbol of rebirth and resurrection. This ties into the resurrection of Jesus Christ. These precious flowers are long associated with natural beauty and are symbolic of a wide assortment of things, many of which date back to Greek, Roman, and Egyptian legends."
About the Artist
Artist Jo Galang expresses a quiet nostalgia in her airy interpretations of the landscapes and waterways of the Pacific Northwest. Her soft oil paintings capture the meditative sounds of rivers and waterfalls flowing past her easel. During the summer, she spends as much time as possible outside creating plein air sketches and studying the light on the landscape. As a young art student in the Philippines, Jo was privileged to study with the renowned painter Danilo Dalena, who she says encouraged her to be the artist she is today. "I believe my art looks simple enough that people have no idea how much time I have spent working on it," she says. When she is not painting, Jo and her husband enjoy taking road trips, playing cards and finding creative ways to spend time with their granddaughter.
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Calla Lily
Jo Galang
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Finished edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2021
14 in. h x 11 in. w x .62 in. d
0 lbs. 8 oz.
Portrait of a Lily, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
"The sculptural forms of a Calla Lily are so fluid and smooth, like the forms on the human figure," says artist Jinny Tomozy. She presents a closer view of th...
Watercolor
Remembering, Oil Painting
By Jo Galang
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Jo Galang explains that this warm, painterly image of poppies is in fact a reference to Remembrance Day. "The symbolism of the poppy started with a poe...
Oil
Red Lily, Oil Painting
By Nikolay Rizhankov
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Classical still life of red lilies and nasturtiums. Artist Nikolay Rizhankov placed the flowers against a linen drape to highlight...
Oil
Mother's Day Bouquet, Oil Painting
By Jo Galang
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Jo Galang says this piece was inspired by a lovely bouquet she received from her son and his girlfriend on Mother's Day. "It was so beautiful, and the ...
Oil
A Glimpse of Hope, Oil Painting
By Jo Galang
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
"Hope is the belief that things will work, most especially when it seems otherwise," says artist Jo Galang. "Deep, never wavering hope is what we need to clin...
Oil
Perfection, Oil Painting
By Jo Galang
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
"Perfection is what comes to mind when looking at the work of the Almighty," says artist Jo Galang. "I found these captivating, perfect beauties at the grocer...
Oil
Mid Century Modern Calla Lily in Bloom Still-Life
By Agnes Stoklosa
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century Modern Calla Lily in Bloom Still-Life in Oil on Board Gorgeous Mid Century Modern still life of Calla Lily with orange background by Agnes Stoklosa (American, 20th Centu...
Oil, Board
Calla Lilies, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Marlene Llanes
Located in Yardley, PA
This painting was done with high quality oil paint on canvas. It measures 10x10 inches with a depth of 1.75" The sides were painted, and it comes with a wire so it's ready to han...
Oil
"Calla lilies"
By Roman Dub
Located in Edinburgh, GB
The painting embodies a striking balance between light and shadow, the earthly and the sublime, reminding the viewer of the harmony that exists within life’s contrasts. The symbolism...
Acrylic, Mixed Media
Flower Calla Lilly, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
By Helal Uddin
Located in Yardley, PA
This is one of my studio paintings. I love watercolor because it’s a very challenging medium. I used Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolors with world-class acid-free Arches 300gsm wa...
Watercolor
Mid Century Modern Burgundy Calla Lilies in Oil on Masonite
By Helen Enoch Gleiforst
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century Modern Burgundy Calla Lilies in Oil on Masonite Gorgeous still life of burgundy calla lilies by listed artist Helen Enoch Gleiforst (American, 1903-1997). Signed "Gleif...
Masonite, Oil
Calla Lily
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Charles Pachter (b. 1942) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. His iconic, uplifting, and patriotic images have earned their place in the nation's museums and the Canadian art canon. The Barn, along with Queen Elizabeth and the Moose, forms a triad of icons that Charles Pachter has repeatedly visited over the course of his career. Completed in 2021, this exemplary painting introduces Pachter's flowers. This recent series focuses on an entirely new subject for the artist that started early on in the pandemic. Realized in a time of uncertainty and despair, this body of work is remarkably optimistic. As with the best of his work, Pachter's charming imagery presents a new narrative on Canadiana, this time detailing the diverse flora encountered in his close surroundings. This refreshing painting conveys the gentle curvature of the trumpet-shaped flower, its smooth surface illuminated against the stark black background that recalls Pachter's distinct graphic style. Pachter's work is represented in both public and private collections across Canada including the Art Gallery of Ontario, The Portrait Gallery of Canada, The Royal Ontario Museum, and the McMichael Gallery. In recognition of his outstanding achievements, Pachter holds the prestigious position of Officer of the Order of Canada and is also a recipient of the Queen’s Jubilee medal. "Calla Lily...
Acrylic
