Linda Finstad - Just Not that Kind of Angel: laugh out-loud look at everyday angels

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Linda Finstad, "Just Not that Kind of Ange=l," 2021

Linda Finstad - Just Not that Kind of Angel: laugh out-loud look at everyday angels

Zyp Art Gallery is delighted to present Just Not that Kind of Angel, a collection of artworks by contemporary artist Linda Finstad. The sassy cherubs were created in the wake of the global pandemic in order to bring cheer in our time of despair.

Linda is a local artist, an equine photographer and an acrylic painter. Amidst a time of panic and helplessness due to the COVID -19 pandemic lockdown, Linda was trapped indoors, struggling to find solace. She turned to art as a coping strategy, but lacking supplies, she used instant coffee and triclad paint instead.

First, the brush strokes distracted her from anxiety and uncertainty, but soon the creation of ‘sassy angels’ along with their humorous captions lifted her spirits. Unable to suppress the negativity that still grew around her, Linda found practical and encouraging words of wisdom in the Holy Bible during her darkest times.

Using her new medium, as well as inspiration from the divine, Linda painted more in order to calm the turmoil inside, and perhaps channel some much-needed joy. Linda hoped the therapeutic creative process would help her navigate this uncharted territory.

Her sassy angels portray everyday women - voluptuous, full-figured, opinionated and carefree. Linda wanted to break down the traditional images of the angels. With their amusing statements, her angels exude personality, making you feel a part of their playful world. Linda likes to inspire others with lighthearted fun as we cope with our uncomfortable new normal.