THE FOUR ELEMENTS

 
   Water   

   watercolor, 34"x34"
    © 1997 Mary Jacque Benner
Fire watercolor, 34"x34" © 1997 Mary Jacque Benner
   Air

   watercolor,  34"x34"
    © 1998 Mary Jacque Benner
Earth watercolor, 34" x 34" @1999 Mary Jacque Benner
THE FOUR ELEMENTS

This series of watercolors evolved after Sr. Mary Jacque finished the water
painting. She didn't want it to be an isolated painting, and since she
usually did work in series, she decided to paint the other elements 
to go with it. Sr. Mary Jacque's desire was to make this series the "Six Elements"
adding metal and wood, to be in harmony with the Eastern 
Philosophy. These elements which are so important in our 
universe are not only a great source of artistic inspiration, 
but they have also inspired great writers, philosophers and 
scientists who are constantly seeking more understanding 
about our world, the environment and human behavior.
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