From Stars To Theory
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David ShepherdFrom Stars To Theory2018
2018
About the Item
Artist Comments
There's a separating between the patterns and math in her mind and the stars in her heart. Where we used to look up at the night sky and imagine animals and stories and tales of our past, this was in our hearts. Now we focus on our minds and we use engineering, physics, and astrology to find an objective truth to our universe, and there is beauty in both.
About the Artist
Canadian artist David Shepherd fuses techniques from both old and modern masters to create contemporary interpretations of the human form. While offering strong nods to pop art and cubism, the work remains grounded by David’s training in 19th Century academic realism. Combining discrete techniques within a single tableau is initially jarring to the viewer, creating an unexpected visual complexity in the work and demonstrating the artist’s breadth of skills. “I think in the future we will be much more interested in works of art that show a mastery of multiple styles,” says David. Each artwork effectually suggests the surreal nature of human existence within a convoluted modern society.
From Stars To Theory
David Shepherd
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2018
20 in. h x 18 in. w x 1.5 in. d
2 lbs. 0 oz.
- Creator:David Shepherd (1931 - 2017, English)
- Creation Year:2018
- Dimensions:Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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- Condition:From Stars To Theory. David Shepherd. Oil painting on stretched canvas. Finished white edges. Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. Signed on front.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 614621stDibs: LU92213688082
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