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PAULA WENZL-BELLACERA
"T
HE MYSTERY OF CACTI"

Paula Wenzl-Bellacera is aesthetically inspired by the day-to-day world in which we live. She often reflects on the uncommon beauty of ordinary subjects. Having observed both cactus and succulents in her personal garden, she was drawn to the mystery and primitive aspects of these plants. As a meditative study "The Mystery of Cacti" a new body of work was created in which their translucent water-filled paddles are accented with the fractal patterns of sharp needles surrounded by a highly pigmented areola, which provide a startling visual contrast. Our planet depends on both the qualities of attraction and defense to survive. The artist challenges the viewer to see the cacti as a sensuous visual metaphor.

Desert Terrain, Copyright 2008, Paula Wenzl-Bellacera -- Click to Expand...
Paula Wenzl-Bellacera
Desert Terrain
Oil on Canvas, 2008
24" x 24"
Cactus Skin, Copyright 2008, Paula Wenzl-Bellacera -- Click to Expand...
Paula Wenzl-Bellacera
Cactus Skin
Oil on Canvas, 2008
12" x 12"
Edge of Night, Copyright 2008, Paula Wenzl-Bellacera -- Click to Expand...
Paula Wenzl-Bellacera
Edge of Night
Oil on Canvas, 2008
36" x 36"
Cactus Canyon, Copyright 2008, Paula Wenzl-Bellacera -- Click to Expand...
Paula Wenzl-Bellacera
Cactus Canyon
Oil on Canvas, 2008
36" x 24"
Spiky Terrain, Copyright 2008, Paula Wenzl-Bellacera -- Click to Expand...
Paula Wenzl-Bellacera
Spiky Terrain
Oil on Canvas, 2008
12" x 12"
Festive Four, Copyright 2008, Paula Wenzl-Bellacera -- Click to Expand...
Paula Wenzl-Bellacera
Festive Four
Oil on Canvas, 2008
24" x 18"
Layers, Copyright 2008, Paula Wenzl-Bellacera -- Click to Expand...
Paula Wenzl-Bellacera
Layers
Oil on Canvas, 2008
18" x 18
Pale Blue 		Paddle, Copyright 2008, Paula Wenzl-Bellacera -- Click to Expand...
Paula Wenzl-Bellacera
Pale Blue Paddle
Oil on Canvas, 2008
18" x 18"
Touching, Copyright 2008, Paula Wenzl-Bellacera -- Click to Expand...
Paula Wenzl-Bellacera
Touching
Oil on Canvas, 2008
12" x 12"
Orange Needles, Copyright 2008, Paula Wenzl-Bellacera -- Click to Expand...
Paula Wenzl-Bellacera
Orange Needles
Oil on Canvas, 2008
24" x 18"
Spiny Bouquet, Copyright 2008, Paula Wenzl-Bellacera -- Click to Expand...
Paula Wenzl-Bellacera
Spiny Bouquet
Oil on Canvas, 2008
16" x 20"Piece is sold
Paddle Rhythm, Copyright 2008, Paula Wenzl-Bellacera -- Click to Expand...
Paula Wenzl-Bellacera
Paddle Rhythm
Oil on Canvas, 2008
36" x 18"
Needle Shadows, Copyright 2008, Paula Wenzl-Bellacera -- Click to Expand...
Paula Wenzl-Bellacera
Needle Shadows
Oil on Canvas, 2008
18" x 24"
Glowing Edge, Copyright 2008, Paula Wenzl-Bellacera -- Click to Expand...
Paula Wenzl-Bellacera
Glowing Edge
Oil on Canvas, 2008
16" x 20"Piece is sold
Canyon Glow, Copyright 2008, Paula Wenzl-Bellacera -- Click to Expand...
Paula Wenzl-Bellacera
Canyon Glow
Oil on Canvas, 2008
18" x 24"Piece is sold
Chartreuse Paddle, Copyright 2008, Paula Wenzl-Bellacera -- Click to Expand...
Paula Wenzl-Bellacera
Chartreuse Paddle
Mixed Media on Paper on Panel, 2008
14" x 11"Piece is sold
Potted Paddle, Copyright 2008, Paula Wenzl-Bellacera -- Click to Expand...
Paula Wenzl-Bellacera
Potted Paddle
Mixed Media on Paper on Panel, 2008
9" x 6"Piece is sold
Lemon-Lime Paddles, Copyright 2008, Paula Wenzl-Bellacera -- Click to Expand...
Paula Wenzl-Bellacera
Lemon-Lime Paddles
Oil on Paper on Panel, 2008
14" x 11"Piece is sold
Trio, No. 1, Copyright 2008, Paula Wenzl-Bellacera -- Click to Expand...
Paula Wenzl-Bellacera
Trio, No. 1
Oil on Paper on Panel, 2008
10" x 10"Piece is sold
Trio, No. 2, Copyright 2008, Paula Wenzl-Bellacera -- Click to Expand...
Paula Wenzl-Bellacera
Trio, No. 2
Oil on Paper on Panel, 2008
10" x 12"
Trio, No. 4, Copyright 2008, Paula Wenzl-Bellacera -- Click to Expand...
Paula Wenzl-Bellacera
Trio, No. 4
Mixed Media on Paper on Panel, 2008
10" x 12"
Pile Up, Copyright 2008, Paula Wenzl-Bellacera -- Click to Expand...
Paula Wenzl-Bellacera
Pile Up
Mixed Media on Paper on Panel, 2008
6" x 9"
Three Blue, Copyright 2008, Paula Wenzl-Bellacera -- Click to Expand...
Paula Wenzl-Bellacera
Three Blue
Mixed Media on Paper on Panel, 2008
12" x 10"
Red Needles, Copyright 2008, Paula Wenzl-Bellacera -- Click to Expand...
Paula Wenzl-Bellacera
Red Needles
Mixed Media on Paper on Panel, 2008
11" x 14"
Cactus Study #1, Copyright 2008, Paula Wenzl-Bellacera -- Click to Expand...
Paula Wenzl-Bellacera
Cactus Study #1
Mixed Media on Paper, 2008
5" x 5"
Cactus Study #2, Copyright 2008, Paula Wenzl-Bellacera -- Click to Expand...
Paula Wenzl-Bellacera
Cactus Study #2
Mixed Media on Paper, 2008
5" x 5"
Cactus Study #3, Copyright 2008, Paula Wenzl-Bellacera -- Click to Expand...
Paula Wenzl-Bellacera
Cactus Study #3
Mixed Media on Paper, 2008
5" x 5"
Summit, Copyright 2008, Paula Wenzl-Bellacera -- Click to Expand...
Paula Wenzl-Bellacera
Summit
Mixed Media on Paper, 2008
8" x 6"Piece is sold
Cactus Study #4, Copyright 2008, Paula Wenzl-Bellacera -- Click to Expand...
Paula Wenzl-Bellacera
Cactus Study #4
Mixed Media on Paper, 2008
5" x 5"
Hillside, Copyright 2008, Paula Wenzl-Bellacera -- Click to Expand...
Paula Wenzl-Bellacera
Hillside
Mixed Media on Paper, 2008
5" x 7"
      
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