The cohort of friends arrive stepping through the grass of a freshly manicured lawn, laughing and screaming into each other's embrace. A few enter gingerly, others even more aloof behind their Chanel sunglasses. Each had been lured by an invitation, by curiosity, and by the promise of chilled Dom Perignon, warm nihonshu, and a catered Japanese lunch including fresh sushi. They sit at their respective places admiring the blue porcelain vases, the fragrant floral arrangements on the long table dressed in crisp linens, and of course, they admired each other.
The Love & Politics of Women in Art history, constructs of Beauty in pop culture, the social media gaze, celebrity status, Fashion, cross-cultural aesthetics and urban style. A uniquely graphic interpretation that makes obvious the sublime influences of Botticelli and Beyonce, Rhianna, Bantu knots, the jazzy energy Romare Bearden’s collages, and the pensive geishas depicted in Utamaro’s Ukiyo-e woodcuts.
'Cocktails on the Grass' is an original mixed-medium work of art composed of high-quality acrylics paint, opaque, metallic and neon inks, hand-cut collage, satin varnish on 30"h x 35"h on coated paper. Painting is framed (35.5"h x 40” w.) with conservation quality, high UV-filtering museum glazing. Signed by the artist.
To view this work, or to arrange purchase, contact Susan McCalmont at 1515 Lincoln Gallery.
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- Framed: 35.5 x 40.5 x 2.5 in
- Subject Matter: Woman, Portrait, Florals, Fauna, Tropical, Birds, Nature of Love, Garden
- Created: c. August 14, 2019
- Collections: 1515 Lincoln Gallery Portfolio, Artist Inventory