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3rd Version (Ben Patterson)"Masks We Wear, Overtaking the Past" - Oil painting, Masked Coyote and Bird2022
2022
$2,500
£1,908.40
€2,193.83
CA$3,517.95
A$3,912.10
CHF 2,054.72
MX$47,829.38
NOK 25,603.80
SEK 24,137.46
DKK 16,373.09
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3rd Version's (Ben Patterson) "Masks We Wear, Overtaking the Past" is a 2022 oil on masonite panel measuring 24 x 36 x 0.5 inches, with a framed size of 25 x 37 inches. The painting is presented in a wood frame and is ready to hang. This desert-inspired work features a realistically rendered coyote standing tall on a rock, cloaked in a soft brown stitched hood that mimics its own head, gazing into the distance. A helmeted quail stands nearby among desert flora, including prickly pear and barrel cacti, adding an additional layer of narrative curiosity.
Set against a backdrop of striated mesas and a bold blue sky, the work merges realism with whimsical invention. The crisp contours, hyper-clean palette, and visual storytelling are emblematic of Patterson’s unique style. Through elements like the animal disguises, he evokes themes of identity, transformation, and symbolic confrontation with history.
"Overtaking the Past" places the viewer in a vividly imagined Southwest—a place where creatures wear their intentions, histories, or fantasies as garments. The sharply defined forms and finely textured fur contrast beautifully with the stylized background, offering collectors a thought-provoking and visually engaging piece.
- Creator:3rd Version (Ben Patterson) (1982, American)
- Creation Year:2022
- Dimensions:Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Denver, CO
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1308214431962
Ben Patterson, working under the moniker 3rd Version, produces imaginative paintings that synthesize high realism with lowbrow illustration techniques from his Colorado studio. Born in Mesa, Arizona in 1982, Patterson developed his "highlow" approach to create cohesive works featuring meticulously rendered animals integrated with graphic, two-dimensional design elements. This method reflects his artistic philosophy centered on contradictions and unexpected juxtapositions. Patterson's career trajectory began with illustration-style characters addressing complex social concepts before shifting toward realistic animal subjects that examine environmental and social issues. At 27, he committed to full-time painting, guided by the principle that each artwork should influence the next creation. His 2022 achievements included producing 57 paintings, exhibiting in over 16 group shows spanning Los Angeles to Philadelphia, and completing a large-scale mural at Fiddler's Green in Colorado. His hand-painted surreal worlds are represented by select galleries across the United States including Abend Gallery.
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