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3rd Version (Ben Patterson)
"Masks We Wear, Childish Problems" Oil Painting, Pink Flamingo with Elephant

2024

About the Item

"Masks We Wear, Childish Problems" by 3rd Version (Ben Patterson) is a 2024 mixed media work composed of acrylic and oils on masonite panel, measuring 24 x 18 x 1 inches, with a framed size of 28 x 22 inches. The painting is unframed but ready to hang. In this visually rich and emotionally layered composition, an ensemble of fantastical characters gathers: a large gray elephant in a crate, a stitched-faced child figure blowing bubbles, a pink flamingo with a unicorn horn, a vibrant blue snake wrapped around a wooden post, crowned birds perched in a nest, and a red heart-shaped balloon floating overhead. Set against a golden-orange speckled backdrop, this imaginative tableau unfolds like a surreal childhood memory or dream sequence. Photorealistic textures contrast with stylized, cartoonish forms, emphasizing both innocence and complexity. Each animal and object radiates personality, symbolism, and narrative ambiguity. "Masks We Wear, Childish Problems" reflects themes of imagination, anxiety, and escape through fantasy. With its dynamic composition and whimsical symbolism, this piece is a signature example of narrative surrealism—ideal for collectors who seek technical mastery blended with emotional nuance.
  • Creator:
    3rd Version (Ben Patterson)
  • Creation Year:
    2024
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Denver, CO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1308214516972

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