Sylvia Marie MAJEWSKA
GALLERY
GALLERY
Tapestry
From the '100 Teapots'
Series. Lids from various
patterns of Sadler teapots
stacked and layered.
Series. Lids from various
patterns of Sadler teapots
stacked and layered.
Solstice
Teabags at Sunrise is
reminiscent of
Stonehenge in
England.
reminiscent of
Stonehenge in
England.
Spiral
From the '100
Teapot' Series
Teapot' Series
Shasta
Blue Mandala
Teabags in a circle with
a sugarbowl lid in the
center resemble
a daisy.
a sugarbowl lid in the
center resemble
a daisy.
Nine variations of
the 'Blue Willow'
pattern form a
geometric design
when viewed from
above.
the 'Blue Willow'
pattern form a
geometric design
when viewed from
above.
Walled/Whirled Spiral
From '100 Teapot'
Series
Series
Mirage
Clothesline
A pyramid of teapots is
topped with a gold one.
The Giza Pyramid's
capstone was
said to have been
covered in gold.
topped with a gold one.
The Giza Pyramid's
capstone was
said to have been
covered in gold.
When I was little, I remember teabags
being hung out to dry on the clothes line.
This was done when times were
tight and money was scarce.
The teabags were reused.
"When I was a student, I actually reused
a teabag up to 25 times. Now that's poor."
Marc Mulvey, County Meath
being hung out to dry on the clothes line.
This was done when times were
tight and money was scarce.
The teabags were reused.
"When I was a student, I actually reused
a teabag up to 25 times. Now that's poor."
Marc Mulvey, County Meath
Rondelle
Perspective can change
the way we see an object.
Similar to Shasta, but
from a differerent angle.
the way we see an object.
Similar to Shasta, but
from a differerent angle.
Abundance
Recollection
From Above
Obvious reference to an
abundance of loose tea.
More than enough
for one small pot.
abundance of loose tea.
More than enough
for one small pot.
Teabags grouped in
the form of an ancient
circle, are illuminated
from above. Eerie
but beautiful !!
the form of an ancient
circle, are illuminated
from above. Eerie
but beautiful !!
A poetic, almost dreamy
reference to teabags
being hung on a line.
reference to teabags
being hung on a line.
Birchover, England
Spark
Magical stone
circle not far
from Sheffield.
circle not far
from Sheffield.
Imagine fire
being discovered
the very first time.
being discovered
the very first time.
Moonlight, Hagar Qim
The outer walls of a 5,000 year
old temple in Malta are depicted
as they might look in the moonlight.
Stones weighing many tons still
remain at this enigmatic spot.
old temple in Malta are depicted
as they might look in the moonlight.
Stones weighing many tons still
remain at this enigmatic spot.
Fingal's Cave
Mnajdra, Malta
This cave is on the Island
of Staffa, near Iona, Scotland.
It is made of octagonal
pipes of stone from
volcanic times.
of Staffa, near Iona, Scotland.
It is made of octagonal
pipes of stone from
volcanic times.
Oil painting of a section of this
neolithic temple complex made
of limestone. The curving lines
of the facade are obvious
references to the female.
neolithic temple complex made
of limestone. The curving lines
of the facade are obvious
references to the female.
Sanctum Sanctorum
This hand-made paper piece
represents the innermost
places of our soul; yet is
almost architectural...
as if looking into an ancient
temple or cave.
represents the innermost
places of our soul; yet is
almost architectural...
as if looking into an ancient
temple or cave.
Hypogeum, Malta
Oil Painting
Oil Painting
Arthur's Stone, Wales
Brecon Beacons
Ancient temple that is
underground. A series
of rooms resembling
other temples above
ground except it spirals
downward into the
earth.
underground. A series
of rooms resembling
other temples above
ground except it spirals
downward into the
earth.
Double-panel framed pastel
drawing of an ancient dolmen
in central Wales.
drawing of an ancient dolmen
in central Wales.
Acrylic painting of
mountains in
South Wales.
mountains in
South Wales.
Tintern Abbey
Pentre Ifan
Ancient dolmen in
West Wales. The
top stone weighs
15 tons.
West Wales. The
top stone weighs
15 tons.
The remains of this
abbey are said to
contain the grave of
King Arthur.
abbey are said to
contain the grave of
King Arthur.
Avalon
Acrylic painting
24" x24"
Acrylic painting
24" x24"
"Small Works for
Great Harmony"
Nagano, Japan 1998
Olympics
Great Harmony"
Nagano, Japan 1998
Olympics
| Ggantija, Gozo/Malta Acrylic painting of temple complex on island of Gozo |
Llanhamlach Triptych
Lady Madonna
Details from 3-panelled painting of
ancient stone found in Wales near
Brecon in a tiny chapel in Llanhamlach.
I stayed with artist, Shirley Jones and her
husband, in their home near the site. It
was tucked away up in the hills and the
name of the area is Blethyn Uchaff
meaning 'high safe place' in Welsh.
ancient stone found in Wales near
Brecon in a tiny chapel in Llanhamlach.
I stayed with artist, Shirley Jones and her
husband, in their home near the site. It
was tucked away up in the hills and the
name of the area is Blethyn Uchaff
meaning 'high safe place' in Welsh.
Toured the UK in the
'Open Boxes' exhibition.
'Open Boxes' exhibition.
| My childhood home in Liverpool, England |
Barclodiad y Gawres
Bryn Celli Ddu
Title means "The Apron of the
Giantess" and refers to a site on the
island of Anglesey (Ynis Mon) in North
Wales. This stone was found in a
cave atop the hill overlooking a
beautiful, hidden beach.
Giantess" and refers to a site on the
island of Anglesey (Ynis Mon) in North
Wales. This stone was found in a
cave atop the hill overlooking a
beautiful, hidden beach.
Reflections of my life as a mother. Collage of myself as a
child holding dolls, as a mother holding my babies and
several photos of Madonna images from around the world.
child holding dolls, as a mother holding my babies and
several photos of Madonna images from around the world.
Burial mound or passage grave
on Inys Mon, N. Wales is
represented on this bookcover.
Made of Nigerian Goatskin in
several colors with 24K gold
lettering on the spine.
on Inys Mon, N. Wales is
represented on this bookcover.
Made of Nigerian Goatskin in
several colors with 24K gold
lettering on the spine.
Carreg Llywel
Accordian-style hand-made book of
vellum. Hand-printed and stamped with
poetry. Pigsuede covers and raku
replica of the ancient stone illustrating
its glyphs. Collaboration with artist,
Joan Iverson Goswell.
vellum. Hand-printed and stamped with
poetry. Pigsuede covers and raku
replica of the ancient stone illustrating
its glyphs. Collaboration with artist,
Joan Iverson Goswell.
Bryn Ogof Aberystwyth
"Aberystwyth Hill Cave"
"Aberystwyth Hill Cave"
Accordian-style hand-made book with
poem attached about this cave being used
to hide art and rare books during WWII.
Marbled papers, leatherbound w/ 24K gold
lettering. Cased in clamshell box with
embossed image of cave that is located
beneath the National Library of Wales.
poem attached about this cave being used
to hide art and rare books during WWII.
Marbled papers, leatherbound w/ 24K gold
lettering. Cased in clamshell box with
embossed image of cave that is located
beneath the National Library of Wales.
| Carreg Llywel "The Llywel Stone" |
"Safe Passage" Boxwork
Made specifically for an invitational exhibit
in Wales called "Boxes." Obvious reference
to home. Moulded paper image of my stone
persona with golden stile to get over sharp
tacks or perils. Also contains my Omphalos
pressmark of a circle and cross in gold
along with spiral copper rod above door to
ward of evil.
in Wales called "Boxes." Obvious reference
to home. Moulded paper image of my stone
persona with golden stile to get over sharp
tacks or perils. Also contains my Omphalos
pressmark of a circle and cross in gold
along with spiral copper rod above door to
ward of evil.
Hand-made book and case. Replica of the stone
is surrounded by poem about its history. Nigerian
leather cover, hand-made paper and carved
stone. Protected in clam-shell case. Both have
24K gold lettering. Hand-marbled end papers
and liners.
is surrounded by poem about its history. Nigerian
leather cover, hand-made paper and carved
stone. Protected in clam-shell case. Both have
24K gold lettering. Hand-marbled end papers
and liners.
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