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Robert Kenneth WhiteRobert White "Modern Mythology" 2021 Oil with Anatomical Realism & Surreal Edge2021
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ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "MODERN MYTHOLOGY"
⚜ Oil on canvas ⚜ Hand signed lower right ⚜ Frameless display
SURREALISM MEETS CONTEMPORARY PORTRAITURE
In “Modern Mythology,” Robert Kenneth White presents a powerful and enigmatic image: the profile of a nude male figure crowned with a life-sized octopus. The composition merges natural realism with symbolic imagination, creating a striking hybrid that evokes transformation, mystery, and ancestral memory. The octopus drapes the subject like a regal headdress or ceremonial mask, bridging sea life and spiritual metaphor.
Painted in 2021, this work exemplifies White’s ability to seamlessly blend anatomical precision with mythic overtones. The portrait’s sensuous curvature and high-contrast lighting recall the techniques of Baroque masters, while the surreal subject matter invites comparisons to contemporary magical realism.
WHY COLLECT THIS WORK?
✓ Singular, surreal portrait merging figure and marine life
✓ Anatomical mastery paired with poetic visual storytelling
✓ High-impact composition suited for modern interiors or statement collections
✓ Resonant with collectors of Kehinde Wiley, Mark Ryden, or Roberto Ferri
ARTWORK DETAILS:
▸ Title: "Modern Mythology"
▸ Artist: Robert Kenneth White
▸ Medium: Oil on Canvas
▸ Year of Creation: 2021
▸ Signature: Hand signed lower right
▸ Country of Origin: United States
▸ Dimensions:
— ◼︎ Canvas Size: 24 x 20.125 inches
▸ Condition: Excellent
▸ Framing: Frameless Display – Ready to hang or frame
INCLUDED DOCUMENTATION
✓ Certificate of Authenticity
✓ Artist Biography Document
THE ARTIST:
Robert Kenneth White is known for his psychologically nuanced portraits and imaginative figural work that straddles realism and the surreal. In Modern Mythology, he channels visual traditions spanning from Renaissance portraiture to contemporary Afrofuturism and visual surrealism. The work resonates with the symbolic layering of artists like Kehinde Wiley, Wangechi Mutu, and Roberto Ferri, as well as the painterly command of Odd Nerdrum and Mark Ryden.
Collectors drawn to evocative figuration, contemporary myth-making, or hybrid portrait traditions will find this work an unforgettable addition to their collection.
- Creator:Robert Kenneth White (1950, American)
- Creation Year:2021
- Dimensions:Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 20.125 in (51.12 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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- Condition:This artwork is well-preserved and in excellent condition commensurate with its age.
- Gallery Location:Miami, FL
- Reference Number:Seller: 1018521stDibs: LU2843216610272
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