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Sam MelendezMAKE ROOM FOR NIR2024
2024
$5,530
£4,246.51
€4,871.41
CA$7,770.30
A$8,702.24
CHF 4,540.69
MX$106,294.17
NOK 57,770.77
SEK 54,455.88
DKK 36,354.77
About the Item
Cartoons, blockbuster movies, and a cheeky religiosity fill this painting with deep symbolistic treasure. Bringing together memories and colors from his childhood in Puerto Rico with characters that are instantly recognizable, artist Sam Melendez makes work that is approachable, but full of meaning. This painting utilizes one of his favorite recurring muses - Popeye. Having grown up with the cartoon, Melendez folds in the character as a way to bridge worlds: cartoon with reality, and the United States with Puerto Rico. Whether in a bright living space, or as a talking point in an entryway, this painting is sure to add intrigue and depth into your home.
About Sam Meléndez:
Sam Meléndez combines his love for all things vintage and bright colors from his home, Puerto Rico, in his work. Evidence of his process is an integral component of his paintings, creating an authentic personal narrative alongside the subject he depicts. For this reason, the grit that charcoal marks leave behind and the notes he makes while sketching the pieces are important to the final compositions. "I love the combination of the raw, black and white of the charcoal and bare canvas contrasted with the super bright colors I work with."
- Creator:Sam Melendez
- Creation Year:2024
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Saint Louis, MO
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1431214482652
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