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Mel Davis
Sculpture - rich, dark, expressive, figurative abstract, oil on linen on panel

2018

About the Item

In this striking portrait, Mel Davis has captured a classic image--the torso of an ancient sculpture, clothed in robes. In art school, Davis studied and was influenced by the European masters of traditional painting styles and techniques. Here, the Montreal born artist uses a soft, muted palette in grays, burgundy and dark blue. “I explore the space between what is familiar and what still can be mysterious. My work questions if we can find new and relevant areas of study in what is traditional.” – Mel Davis She graduated from Concordia University with a BFA in 1998. A short study trip at the Slade School of Art in London was followed by a move to California where she acquired her MFA at the San Francisco Institute of Art. Davis still lives in the Bay area. Her work has been shown in both solo and group shows in Canada and the U.S.
  • Creator:
    Mel Davis (1973, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2018
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Bloomfield, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU29110007812
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