Marlene Laplante visited the RMG with her daughter in early December. She was so inspired by her visit that she wrote a poem about it. Marlene has allowed us to share her writing with you! Enjoy!
in the gallery
they are gone now – their work remains
compelling stories in colour
alive on white walls around me pulling me in
a journey of the human spirit on canvas
each reclaiming a time a place an event
capturing life around them in an intimate way
life spread out in a visual language
revealing despair and hard times
beauty and innocence
overcome by the spiritual strength of their presence
humbled – emotional
I became part of the sadness in their painted eyes
before me – silhouettes in golden light
majestic mountains silent waters
and bright colours splashed about in harmony
inspired by life – motivated by passion
most worked in solitude and silence
in tune with the rhythms of nature
seeing beauty in what surrounded them
they painted the feeling of a place
that which feeds our soul
others dream inspired – created from within
letting the energy in their work speak for itself
their stories had to be told…
I came to listen
in the gallery
© M Laplante Dec/13