Living Artists Contemporary Investment art Auction July 2024 Edition
Lot 105:
SHIPS FROM London, UK This painted construction depicts a shop on Portobello Road, Notting Hill. I live close to this area which is known for its Spanish residents, many of whom are historically connected to those fleeing Spain during the Civil War. The abstracted bull is a motif taken from the shop itself and emphasises the Spanish culture. It is also homage to Picasso. The colours again emphasise those of Spain. I have made use of every facet of the work, adding signage to some of these planes. I also wanted to depict an alternative image of my country, one that defies the narrow concept of what it is to be English. I live and work in London, making paintings about modern life. I spent 5 years at art school, and I have been a working artist for 45 years.My practice is largely based on observations of my environment. But it also includes works of the imagination.My work hovers between figuration and abstraction, drawing on centuries of artistic tradition from pre-Renaissance to computer-aided art.I synthesize a variety of painting styles, making use of allegory, symbolism, and narrative. I look to create powerful images that resonate with viewers. I often look to pose questions, querying the status quo of what we accept in society, drawing the viewer in and hoping to generate a conversation. I often use a degree of ambiguity to facilitate this.At the root of my practice is a wish to engage with this question: Can painting provoke a constructive discourse about the modern world? My ambition is to show that it can.
Condition: Good, As in the images
Dimensions: 60 x 56 cm
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