Living Artists Contemporary Art Auction
Lot 417:
SHIPS FROM London Esteemed collectors of surrealist and Victorian-inspired art, prepare to be enthralled by this extraordinary original piece, "Dual Reflections: The Clown’s Masquerade." This mesmerizing composition seamlessly melds vintage portraiture with a chilling twist on supernatural themes. At first glance, we see a mother and child observing a portrait of a Victorian clown holding a vibrant red balloon, embodying childhood innocence. Yet, as your gaze shifts to the opposing mirror, a haunting scene unfolds – the same pair being led into the spirit realm by an identical balloon, while a ghostly clown smiles enigmatically amidst swirling mist.This masterpiece is a triumph of symbolism and contrast. The juxtaposition of innocence and malevolence, reality and reflection, creates a compelling narrative that invites deep contemplation. The deft use of selective colour against a monochromatic backdrop heightens the emotional resonance, guiding the viewer through this complex, layered story."Dual Reflections" transcends mere artistry ? it’s a profound conversation piece destined to be the crown jewel of any collection dedicated to surrealist works or explorations of duality in human nature. This rare acquisition offers a brilliant bridge between Victorian aesthetics and contemporary psychological horror, ensuring its place as a timeless treasure in the most sophisticated art collections. ARTIST BIO AidenMay is a creative collective with lead artist Carl Aiden Brown and partner & business associate Kirsty May Brown. As the lead artist Carl Aiden Brown has created art from a very early age and continued throughout his life. Carl?s passion has grown with a profound interest in design, photography and an anthropological approach to surrealism, portrait and landscape art. Carl takes his inspiration from the Victorian, vintage and Gothic eras, with influences from the 17th Century Dutch Masters. Carl has a keen focus on dimension, contrast, and juxtaposition, aiming to create art that is accessible and contains multitudes of interpretive narratives. Invoking emotion and commentary with every creative work. His collaborative partner Kirsty May Brown, a writer and creator, brings her own influences into the art, offering keen insight and creative support, to produce original and authentic art, aimed to inspire thought and contemplation on every piece. Carl is self-taught in modern disciplines but is also classically trained, studying under L.S. Gandini from Chertsey in Surrey. Carl is proficient in many traditional mediums including pencil, watercolour, acrylics and oil painting, and recently developed digital art. Despite the 40+ years of studying and creating art, Carl considers himself as an emerging artist, aiming now to make art his full-time career and is now a featured artist in the 7th Edition of "101 Contemporary Artists and More…" having exhibited in London’s Boomer Gallery and across the country.
Condition: Good, as in the images
Dimensions: 80 x 65 cm
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