Reviews for Rosemary Burn
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Connie Bjella, United States
28 Feb 2025
This is the second painting I've purchased from Rosemary, and I think I've figured out what it is that I like so much about her work. You know how the art world is always going on about the "human condition" but it tends to reserve its praise for the most disturbing or the most triumphant depictions? Well, Rosemary paints the aspects of the human condition that I relate to most...a more grounded version of our shared experience. Take this painting called "Keys." At first, I couldn't figure out why I found it so compelling. Then I realized it was because this simple set of keys, the kind everyone carries pretty much everywhere on the planet, is a tangible symbol of the anchors and important connections of your life. Maybe this key is one that you only use once a year to feed your neighbor's cat while they're on holiday. But this other key is your freedom to get away from intolerable situations. And this one, this one you hope you never actually have to use. I absolutely love how this painting resonates with me. Don't hesitate to buy Rosemary's work...you won't regret it (and you'll be absolutely stunned by how fast the package gets to you).
Response from Rosemary Burn
1 Mar 2025
Dear Connie, Thank you so much for another perceptive and eloquent review - it's always so rewarding to find collectors such as yourself, who love my paintings and will appreciate them in their homes for years to come. Many thanks and best wishes, Rosemary
Connie Bjella, United States
5 Aug 2023
What a captivating painting! Is she a birdwatcher? A super spy? A contemplator of atmospheric phenomena? The possibilities send my imagination spinning in a new direction every time I look at it. But that's just the surface interest. On a deeper level, and what I love most about it, is that the figure is outwardly focused. In this insanely narcissistic age of selfies and phone-screen zombies, it's such a relief to see someone feeding their mind and spirit by actively engaging with the world around them...experiencing the real thing, rather than merely consuming some social-media version of life. Rosemary Burn's art gives me hope that humanity hasn't entirely handed over its soul...yet. Thank you, Rosemary! (A note to those who are curious: The painting referenced here is called "The world through binoculars," and you can still see it on Rosemary Burn's page here on Artfinder.)
Response from Rosemary Burn
5 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely and insightful review Connie, and I am so glad that the painting has arrived safely - I hope you have many years of pleasure from it! Best wishes, Rosemary
Annalisa Thomas, United Kingdom
10 Jul 2023
Beautiful painting arrived well packaged in perfect condition Thank you
Response from Rosemary Burn
10 Jul 2023
Thank you so much Annalisa for your review, and I hope you will enjoy the painting for many years to come. Rosemary
