Toni Barca
Toni Barca - "My Soul Is Intact"
Linocut - Ink on Arches paper, 11" X 14"
Here you have a woman, holding one dead, decayed breast. She does not cry, a tattoo ornates her one perfect breast. She is an Amazon, a warrior who has vanquished breast cancer. It takes that kind of power to face such a battle, it takes power when one beats cancer or one succumbs to it (sometimes the diagnosis has come too late and death is looming.) This warrior sits alone to contemplate her life.Price: Please inquire
Toni Barca - "I Still Love You"
Linocut - Ink on Arches paper, 11" X 14"
The woman, almost hiding her scar, with one arm upraised in an attempt to shield it from her lover's eyes. She has one tear, she seems ashamed, and her lover reaches out to her, his penis erect, his eyes capturing her gaze. The Fish represents spirituality; on their third eyes you will notice that they each have hearts, a symbol of their pure love and regards for each other. Water signifies pure intuition, the idea that water is fluid yet powerful, a place of great depth, dreams and power, in TAO water represents the female energy.Price: Please inquire
Toni Barca - "I Will Always Love You"
Linocut - Ink on Arches paper, 11" X 14"
This represents two women, lovers (most likely), however, it can represent mother and daughter, friend to friend. The main idea is that when we face a sista, we will break down and weep hot tears of grief and relief to let go. Besides, what matters is that the woman who has a mastectomy is weeping an ocean, a river of tears. She is safe to do so with her sista. Her hand disappears into her own scar. The other woman stands there, in full acceptance of her physical transformation, handing her the sun (the power of life, healing, self esteem). The foot of the woman handing her the sun is stepping over a wave of her grief (not ignoring the grief, but overcoming it). She reaches out to her with both hand and sun, as if saying I accept you, please accept yourself for I will always love you.Price: Please inquire
Toni Barca - "I Have The Power"
Linocut - Ink on Arches paper, 11" X 14"
Here you have the breast cancer survivor triumphant in her victory. She is a dawn into her new self. From the left side water falls (water is intuitive, soft yet powerful, feminine energy); on her right side are the stars and moon, (the subconscious realms of our inner power, the unknown universe yet explored). Near her calf is a shooting star -- a part of her is dead, and the sun represents the dawning of a new self. She stands alone, but enriched by her own company, she is bathed in peace.Price: Please inquire
About the Artist
Born in Paris, France in 1962. Toni had travelled the world by the time she reached the age of 14. Her work is inspired by love, ancient histories, the akashic records, passion and our soul link with each other and our life purpose. Her work has been published in print and on the web in Japan, Australia, and the USA. In 2006 some of Toni Barca's original artwork was accepted by The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction (Indiana University), as part of their permanent collection. -