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Derek Overfield
Two dueling jays and a man, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

2019

$1,540
£1,175.75
€1,346.64
CA$2,157.53
A$2,412.39
CHF 1,265.40
MX$29,219.79
NOK 15,973.15
SEK 15,090.77
DKK 10,051.36

About the Item

Title:"Two dueling jays and a man" Artist: Derek Overfield An energetic large figure painting with fighting blue jays. A dynamic original piece. Above is a semi-abstract figurative work done from life. The work is completed using a subtractive/additive method utilizing latex paint. The piece is sold unstretched. It can be restretched either inexpensively at a frame shop or DIY and presented in a gallery wrap style. It ships in a sturdy tube, rolled. Statement "..and around his head the fair goddess set thick a golden cloud, and forth from the man made blaze a gleaming fire... there he stood and shouted... and when they heard the brazen voice of the son of Aeacus the hearts of all were dismayed." - Homer, The Iliad My work is influenced by the classical and the romantic, the archaic and the modern - and strives for the monumental, divine and quietly brutal. Through paint and line I seek to capture the light of existence, that "gleaming fire", as well as to portray its gravity. I strive to celebrate the figure, its mysterious power and charisma. Like a purging fire, I hope to burn away the ornament, the unnecessary, in order to expose the purity beneath. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: No :: Signed: Yes :: Signature Location: Back lower right :: Canvas :: Landscape :: Original :: Framed: No
  • Creator:
    Derek Overfield (American)
  • Creation Year:
    2019
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 43 in (109.22 cm)Width: 55 in (139.7 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Yardley, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1031951stDibs: LU80216043982

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