These paintings explore notions of separation, imprisonment and self-imprisonment. In some paintings, the artist worked from a replica of a Victorian fire screen. The influence of Medieval illuminated manuscripts is apparent as she weaves flowers and birds into the screens. The Medieval influence increases in paintings such as In-Out and In the House of Martha and Mary, in which Kennedy used the foliate motifs from 15th Century illuminated manuscripts as models for the screens. Click on any image to see a larger view. Click the "back" button on your browser to return to this page.

In the House of Martha and Mary Oil on Canvas, 60"h X 48"w	In-Out Oil on Canvas, 36"h X 56"w	Still Life with Flowers and Fruit Oil on Canvas, 36"h X 60"w
Gentlemen Callers Oil on Canvas, 36"h X 48"w	After the Ball Oil on Canvas, 36"h X 48"w	Homage to the Virgin with Firescreen Oil on Canvas, 36"h X 48"w