JULIANNA MENNA
TEA PARTY
release date: Friday, August 7th 2020
Arch Enemy Arts is proud to announce the release of Tea Party, a brand new series of 8 graphite drawings from Philadelphia-based painter and tattoo artist, Julianna Menna. When discussing the theme of the new work, Julianna described the series as a social gathering for her characters to share space and discuss their unique stories over a ceremonial cup of tea.
"The ornamental nature of the teacups are mirrored by the baroque pomposity of their holders, each presenting one face to the world while secretly hiding another side of their souls beneath it. Accompanied by pleasantries and courtesy, each cup of tea is to meant to represent their individual participant's own understanding of the meaning of life. Each cup carries its own bouquet, its own destiny, its own secrets."
This is Julianna's second exclusive series with AEA since her 2016 debut, In The Cards.
Works will be on display from August 17th through September 4th, by appointment only.
Sold works will ship the week of September 7th.
all works marked with a red dot are sold
"Friends With Benefits" (2020) graphite on toned paper 7.5" x 9.5" framed to 15" x 18" unavailable
"...a pretty woman never looks prettier than when making tea" (2020) graphite on toned paper 7.5" x 9.5" framed to 14" x 17" unavailable
"Tea is the magic key to the vault where my brain is kept" (2020) graphite on toned paper 7.5" x 9.5" framed to 14" x 17" unavailable
"I say let the world go to hell, but I should always have my tea" (2020) graphite on toned paper 7.5" x 9.5" framed to 14" x 17" unavailable
"The proper wise balancing of one's whole life may depend upon the feasibility of a cup of tea at an unusual hour" (2020) graphite on toned paper 7.5" x 9.5" framed to 14" x 17" $600 USD
"There are two types of people in the world: those who prefer to be sad among others, and those who prefer to sad alone" (2020) graphite on toned paper 7.5" x 9.5" framed to 14" x 17" $400 USD
"You can never get a cup of tea large enough..." (2020) graphite on toned paper 4.5" x6.4" framed to 14" x 17" $300 USD
"Always do what you are afraid to do" (2020) graphite on toned paper 4.5" x6.4" framed to 14" x 17" $300 USD
past WORKs BY JULIANNA MENNA
all works marked with a red dot are sold
"The Conquerer Worm" (2019) oil on board 7 x 16" in custom frame unavailable
"Manipulator" (2019) oil on board 8 x 4" unavailable
"Alchemy" (2015) oil on board 9.5 x 14" with a custom frame built by Robert Brennan unavailable
THE JONGULEUR "Mr. George" (2019) acrylic on wood 5" round $500 USD
"Destiny" (2014) oil on board 6.5 x 14" (custom framed to 16.5 x 29" by Robert Brennan) unavailable
"Love" (2014) oil on board 9 x 15" (custom framed to 19.5 x 31" by Robert Brennan) $2,800
"The High Priestess" (2016) graphite on toned paper 9 x 11" matted and framed to 13 x 15" unavailable
"The Fool" (2016) graphite on toned paper 9 x 11" matted and framed to 13 x 15" unavailable
"The Emperor" (2016) graphite on toned paper 9 x 11" matted and framed to 13 x 15" unavailable
"The Empress" (2016) graphite on toned paper 9 x 11" matted and framed to 13 x 15" unavailable
Julianna Menna "The Devil" (2016) graphite on toned paper 9 x 11" matted and framed to 13 x 15" $400 USD
"Death" (2016) graphite on toned paper 9 x 11" matted and framed to 13 x 15" $400 USD
"Death" (2016) oil on 24k gold leaf 7.7 x 9.5" $800 USD
"The High Priestess" (2016) oil on 24k gold leaf 7.7 x 9.5" $800 USD
"The Empress" (2016) oil on 24k gold leaf 7.7 x 9.5" $800 USD
"The Fool" (2016) oil on 24k gold leaf 7.7 x 9.5" $800 USD
"The Emperor" (2016) oil on 24k gold leaf 7.7 x 9.5" $800 USD
"The Devil" (2016) oil on 24k gold leaf 7.7 x 9.5" $800 USD