Godfather Death by Leslie Deil

Godfather Death
Leslie Deil
Water Colored Linocut Print, 1/10
43"h x 30"w - framed
2021

Based on a German Fairy Tale and one of many in my collection of German Fairy Tale pieces.  A baby boy was born and only Death would stand up to be his godfather.  He grew up to be a doctor and saved the life of a princess that Death was coming for.  Death reminded his godson that he is a mere mortal and showed him the burning candle of his own life.  I was inspired by the pandemic and my former career as a medical librarian.  There are allusions to the medical profession around Death such as the plague mask, leeches, and fragrant herbs.

Get to Know the Artist:
Leslie Deil is an artist that works mostly in relief printmaking and painting.  She spent her early years on the West Coast and Midwest.  Leslie went to Ripon College, earning Bachelor’s Degrees in Studio Art and English.  She went on to get her Masters of Science in Information Science from UT Austin.  After college, Leslie spent time in New York, Georgia, and Central Texas before settling in San Antonio.  There is often a narrative behind her pieces, and she challenges you to contemplate the message. Recurring themes in her work are capturing moments, making allusions to literature and history, as well as wit and sense of irony. Her works have shown in galleries in Wisconsin, New York, Texas, and Australia.