WITH MIGHT AND MAIN – “By all means at hand; with all one’s strength. In times past, ‘main’ was a common word meaning physical strength. In that sense, it survives only in its association with ‘might.’ In one of the Wakefield Plays, dating from the early 15th century, there is the line ‘with mayn and might.’” From “The Dictionary of Cliches” by James Rogers (Ballantine Books, New York, 1985), Page 201.
pugnis et calcibus–a proverbial expression for violent actions
pugnis, calcibus….fighting with fists, heels, nails and even teeth.
“We are extremely proud of Jill,” Ann Long said. “The unleashed emotion exhibited in ‘Pugnis et Calcibus’ is one yet to be seen in Jill’s work. We are familiar with her quiet elegance yet impressed with this powerfully emotional outburst of a self portrait.”
Words do not have this kind of emotional integrity. Congratulations Jill.
February 11, 2008 at 7:02 am
Pretty Amazing, Jill. It kind of reminds me of Helena Bohnam Carter when she played Ophelia…or maybe every role she plays…maybe Jill just looks like her period. Very intense. The eyes have so much depth…a little scary.