David ShepherdGrapeshot, Oil Painting2022
2022
About the Item
Artist Comments
Artist David Shepherd paints a hyperrealistic portrait of a woman adorned with white flowers. "The eye is like a fingerprint, it uniquely identifies us," says David. "Yet it's unclear who the model is, where they come from, what religion they follow, and sometimes even what sex they are." The piece explores the dichotomy between the uniqueness of each person and the universal beauty that each eye carries. David acknowledges that on the surface we are different, yet underneath on a genetic level, we are almost identical.
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.
Words that describe this painting: flower, portrait, face, realism, hyperrealism, photorealism, eye, beauty, love, petals, detailed, oilpaint, people, lips, chrystanthemum, people, realism, oil painting, white
Grapeshot
David Shepherd
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Painting wraps around edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2022
26 in. h x 20 in. w x 1.5 in. d
8 lbs. 0 oz.
- Creator:David Shepherd (1931 - 2017, English)
- Creation Year:2022
- Dimensions:Height: 26 in (66.04 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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- Condition:Grapeshot. David Shepherd. Oil painting on stretched canvas. Painting wraps around edges. Varnished and Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. Signed on front.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
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- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Medford, MA
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