Boca Raton Public Library Presents the Art Exhibit, “The Beauty of Bones” By Angela Belmonte
Boca Raton, FL – The Boca Raton Public Library presents a new artwork exhibit, “The Beauty of Bones,” by artist Angela Belmonte. These colored pencil drawings feature an ancient art form called X-Ray Art, which depicts the skeletal frame and internal organs of animals. Her artistic style and interest in bones is inspired by the rock wall paintings of the Aboriginal people of Australia.
“When observing animals, we tend to focus on their outward appearances. Rarely do we consider what their insides may look like. What is the possibility of their skeletons being just as interesting and beautiful as their outsides? Indigenous people created these early drawings incised on rock walls and beautifully rendered them in rich earth tones, dots: and various textural surface designs. X-Ray Art is symbolic representation of an animal. It was meant to capture the soul and spirit of their prey. Found deep within caves and sacred places. these images would serve to honor the animals in preparation for the hunt. The hunters were ensuring the survival of their people while respecting the animal life that was sacrificed. As an artist drawing with colored pencils and working with organic forms, I hope to capture the beauty of bones for others to enjoy and appreciate.”
“The Beauty of Bones,” a free exhibit, will run from January 8, 2023 to February 16, 2024, in the second floor art gallery of the Spanish River Library at 1501 NW Spanish River Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33431.