Lisa Bartolozzi
Bartolozzi’s “Wisdom Series”
"Scratching in the Dirt: Wisdom Series" (2007) oil on panel 71 x 61.5 inches
“My work grows from feelings to thoughts on the role of man within his own existence – both his spiritual and natural existence. Thoughts transform into figurations designed for meditation and beauty. The human form, naked and real with all its strengths and weaknesses, is a bridge of empathy to the viewer. The luminous optics of oil paint, molten beeswax and the construction of two and three dimensional wooden panel supports are my artistic tools of experimentation.”
~ Lisa Bartolozzi
"She: Wisdom Series" (1998) oil on panel 54 x 58 inches
“Infusing faith, meditation and her own personal experience, Lisa creates thought-provoking images of humanity. Part of her work focuses on what it means to be a woman and, more specifically, a woman artist. Drawing upon that idea and religion, each work not only becomes an interesting view of society but of history re-examined through a contemporary artist’s perspective. Her luminous paintings require layers of transparent pigments, which are then coated with wax. Thus her works achieve a Northern Renaissance look that allows her to unite the past with the present.” – Forum Gallery
"Hidden Counsels: Wisdom Series" (2007) oil on panel 87 1/2 x 71 1/2 inches (The blue is not part of the painting, just a funky part of the only image available.)
Though thoroughly intrigued by her work, I am dismayed by Bartolozzi’s lack of web presence. If you’re anything like me you are desperate to attend an exhibition of this series and walk away with a full color catalog. So you want to see more? Me too! Let me know if you have better luck with your search than I did 
"Man: Wisdom Series", (1997) oil on panel, 52.25"x49.75"
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