"He always thought of the sea as 'la mar'
Which is what people call her in Spanish
When they love her.
Sometimes those who love her
Say bad things of her
But they are always said as though
She were a woman.
Some of the younger fishermen,
Spoke of her as 'el mar' which is masculine.
They spoke of her as a contestant or a place
Or even an enemy.
But the old man always thought of her as feminine
And as something that gave or withheld great favors,
And if she did wild or wicked thingsIt was because she could not help them.
The moon affects her as it does a woman, he thought."
Inspired by the lyrics of the song "La Mar" by Lemon And Soul.
All images and content © Milie Nguyen
“La Mar”
Titled "La Mar"
Original Painting by Milie Nguyen
(Fresh Start Collection 2023)
Oil Painting on Canvas
Measurements: 30x30cm (12x12in)
This painting is part of my Fresh Start Collection, inspired by human feelings among the natural elements and the stages of our inner healing.
The painting will arrive unframed in its original canvas panel (thickness <0.5cm). Please add note at check out if you would like to purchase additional framing for this painting. The listing price is inclusive of taxes and free shipping.