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Artemisia

from While I'm Here by Tina Ross

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“Artemisia” – Artemisia Gentileschi was a 17th century artist who overcame tremendous obstacles to become an artist recognized in her time. I wanted to capture her struggle, resilience and celebrates her virtuosity and determination. I wrote and imagined Artemisia saying “I wield this dry dye and oil to be defiant. We will not be silenced.”

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Artemisia - Tina Ross

My dress shimmers green, an emerald drape
Its edges scratch from grainy lace
My eyebrows curious and arched
My patience worn, my patience parched.

I mix my pigments, crush them with stone
Truth ground into savage tones
I choose to draw a bloody knife
Highlighting dark is always mixed with light.

Damn this 17th century
I face a faceless enemy
Trying to steal what’s real for me.
I am Artemisia.

Vindicated, I left my father’s home
Wrapped up my brushes, will and shadows
With brazen strokes my heroines are freed
I paint their prowess, wounds and stories.

Damn this 17th century
I expose absurdity
I will prove an artist’s mastery
I am Artemisia, I am Artemisia.

I hear the call of this stretched linen
It cannot speak, but I listen
I wield this dry dye and oil to be defiant
We will not be silenced.

And I’ll beat this 17th century
I carry letters from Kings and Queens
Patrons see my creativity
Painting as a woman’s allegory
I am Artemisia, I am Artemisia.

credits

from While I'm Here, track released September 30, 2022
Music and Lyrics by Tina Ross
Vocals and Acoustic Guitar: Tina Ross
Fretless Bass, Grand Piano: Mark Dann
Engineer: Mark Dann
Producers: Tina Ross and Mark Dann
Creative Consultant : Andrew Hirsch

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Tina Ross Warwick, New York

Tina Ross is a NY based Singer Songwriter. A quiet, elegant fierceness runs through her songs, speaking to wonder, humility, doubt and defiance. She’s been recognized by the UK Songwriting Contest, The International Acoustic Music Awards and The International Blues and Roots Radio Contest as a finalist, and the John Lennon Songwriting Contest as an Honorable Mention. ... more

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