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AGNOSTIC ICONS by KRISTINE BARRETT
“Agnostic Icons is a continuous series celebrating wonder, curiosity & kindness. Using the visual lexicon of Christian icons and patterns derived from Mediaeval manuscripts, I am attempting to create a series of pieces that celebrate humanism, science, and altruism. Subjects range from fictional pop culture, the fields of science, humanities, environmental & social justice, and the arts. The first in this series are (unofficial parody) icons from Star Trek: The Next Generation (truly the most altruistic show that’s ever been on television in my opinion). Coming soon: Mr. Rogers, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, and Jane Goodall.”
OMG. Y’ALL. OMFG!!
So, you know the magical fairytale vardo houseboat I hang out on a lot and upload endless IG snapshots of, along with the perverted yelling cat, Violet, and the magical wolfy pup named Gandalf? That boat and cat and pup are a precious and wonderful part of my life because Kristine Barrett is such a precious and wonderful part of it. She’s also an amazing musician and artist and I love her so fucking much and OMG LOOK WHAT SHE’S BEEN WORKING ON. The minute I saw these, I was like “HOLY SHITBALLS I HAVE TO SHOW THE INTERNET RIGHT AWAY”.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more beautiful rendition of Gates McFadden. She looks like a Mucha, here. And LeVar Burton! And Mr. Frakes, in all his bearded magnificence?! Hello, SAILOR. And baby WIL! Hoh mai gaaaahhhd. The texture and detail! All those dark, pooling, inky washes? Those are greyscale galaxies that she’s folded into her linework. GAH!
Prints and postcards of all of these portraits are available in her shop. GO GIT ‘EM.
These pieces make me so happy. I hope they sell like flippin’ HOTCAKES.
(PS: K’s music is amazing, too.)
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[KAIJU SHRIEK]
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