Bakpak Durden

Self Portrait: BackpacK

2019

Artist self-portrait.

The root chakra is located at the base of the spine. It is a grounding force that activates our connection to the earth and other earthly beings. In opposition to the floating subjec...

The subject in this painting has his arms crossed over his heart chakra, closing it off from view. Despite this physical closure, a powerful energetic force still radiates from the c...

This piece highlights the energy of the sacral chakra, located in the reproductive organs. This chakra carries the energy of creation, power exchange, and relationship. Featuring a m...

This painting features a light portal in the subject’s “crown” chakra, the body’s physical connection to the universal or divine. The figure is isolated in a bubble, but the “you” in...

To be safe in the world you must first be safe with yourself. This piece represents the energy of the solar plexus chakra, an energy center located in the stomach just below the ribs. Solar plexus energy is that of gut feelings, personal power, and self-regard. The mirror image depicts the egoic self with eyes closed and the higher self smiling knowingly at the ego with eyes open.

Mary Ellen Johnson "Strawberry Sundae" 2018 Oil on Panel 39.75 x 34.25 Inches Note: This painting is framed in dark cherry wood. Mary Ellen Johnson is internationally recognized as one of the top Photo Realist painters working today whose extraordinary area of expertise is images of food. Johnson actually describes herself as a ‘Precision Realist’ whose primary subject is food - cheesecakes, PB & J sandwiches, parfaits, pancakes, banana splits, ice cream, hot dogs, cupcakes, waffles, muscles, sushi, etc.. These brilliantly painted works capture every nuance and are rendered with amazing precision. Stunningly beautiful and incomparably 'real,' her paintings are a delight in terms of subject matter, color, perfect composition, and whimsy, with an approachable quality that elevates them far beyond expertly executed mechanical renderings. Unequaled for their brilliance and dramatic depictions of mundane subjects with their connotations of nostalgia, comfort and tradition, it is also her scale, cropping and extraordinary technical skill that render these works so overwhelmingly appealing. Johnson's paintings are acknowledged by the leading collectors in the country to represent the very best of the Photorealist tradition: “I make the panels large to give a monumental feeling to the painting when viewed. These large images not only confront the viewer with their size but with their tremendous sense of extravagance. My work explores the deep connection that food has with humanity.” Mary Ellen Johnson Included among the many accolades received for Johnson's work is a commission by the Canadian Government to paint 5 of Canada's favorite foods, images which were then translated into stamps, as well as a commission from The Cheesecake Factory's chain of restaurants for a "Strawberry Cheesecake with Whipped Cream" for their corporate headquarters in California. MARY ELLEN JOHNSON Born: 1967, West Long Branch, NJ. Education: Ringling School of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL, 1989. Exhibitions: ONE PERSON EXHIBITIONS: Beth Urdang...

Shan Fannin's (US based) "1959 Red BMW Isetta 300" is an acrylic painting that depicts a red 1959 Red BMW Isetta 300. Born 1969 in California, artist Shannon “Shan” Fannin brings v...

Shan Fannin's (US based) "Cadmium MG Y Type" is an acrylic painting that depicts a Cadmium MG Y Type. Born 1969 in California, artist Shannon “Shan” Fannin brings vehicles to life ...

Shan Fannin's (US based) "Always Sunny - Volkswagen Type 2 Samba" is an acrylic painting that depicts a Volkswagen Type 2 Samba. Born 1969 in California, artist Shannon “Shan” Fann...

'Painter with Pati' is a self portrait of the artist himself and his life model Pati. Pati wears a bright pink ball gown whilst the artist is depicted in a mirror behind her. Highly detailed with an incredible vibrant colour palette, and a work that would make a great addition to any collection. Robert...

Mia Bergeron's (US based) "Return" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts the glow of a lit candle glowing black and blue. Mia Bergeron's interest in art was cultivated early on, beginning with continuous exposure to visual works through her parents' graphic design firm in New York City. In 1998, Mia studied at the Rhode Island School of Design. After taking foundational courses at RISD, Mia decided to pursue a more traditional education. In 2002-2005, Mia studied and taught at The Charles H...