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Darlene McElroy
Cha Cha, Original Painting

2021

About the Item

Artist Comments
"She is a free spirit who would dance in the streets under the midnight moon and stars," artist Darlene McElroy shares of the smiling subject in this artwork. "Her energy draws people to her." This expressive mixed media portrait is part of Darlene's signature Cast of Characters series.


About the Artist
Darlene McElroy sees creating art as similar to reading Turkish coffee grounds. A story becomes revealed as one looks at the surface, texture and color. Her works use a variety of materials ranging from acrylic paints to photo transfers and collage. She currently lives in New Mexico and has been greatly influenced by the work of Robert Rauschenberg. She encourages viewers to search for their narrative interpretation when viewing a work.


Words that describe this painting: female, woman, figurative, happy, colorful, figure, smiling, face, eyes, hair, expressionism, people, representational, mixed media artwork, pink


Cha Cha
Darlene McElroy
Acrylic paint and paint skins on wood
Finished black edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2021
8 in. h x 8 in. w x .75 in. d
1 lbs. 0 oz.


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  • Creation Year:
    2021
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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  • Condition:
    Cha Cha. Darlene McElroy. Acrylic paint and paint skins on wood. Finished black edges. Varnished and Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. Signed on back.
  • Gallery Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 709711stDibs: LU92218004042
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