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Zoa Ace"Love Lorn", Surreal Figurative Oil Painting With Mermaid and Flamingo2021
2021
About the Item
Zoa Ace’s “Love Lorn” is a whimsical, surreal oil on canvas that invites viewers into a fantastical narrative layered with dreamlike symbolism. Measuring 36 x 36 inches, this unframed but ready-to-hang piece blends imaginative storytelling with striking visual elements. At the center, a melancholic mermaid gazes wistfully across a surreal landscape, her flowing hair and polka-dot top evoking a sense of vintage charm. She is surrounded by eclectic companions and objects, a large pink flamingo, a towering lighthouse, a pair of UFOs, and scattered shoes and sea creatures, that contribute to the work’s enigmatic and playful tone.
The piece is rendered in soft, luminous hues with Ace’s signature blend of stylized figuration and surrealist fantasy. From a message-in-a-bottle to the banner labeled “Love Lorn,” each element serves as a symbolic breadcrumb in the emotional narrative. The artwork’s dreamlike atmosphere is further heightened by the presence of an octopus arm, a castle tower, a tiny green alien, and a distant cliffside, all contributing to a rich visual experience.
“Love Lorn” exemplifies Zoa Ace’s unique voice in contemporary surrealism. Known for her intricate compositions and symbolic language, Ace’s paintings often explore inner worlds and poetic metaphors. This piece fits seamlessly into her broader body of work, merging figurative storytelling with fantastical themes in a way that’s both accessible and layered.
Painted in 2021 and preserved in excellent condition, this original oil on canvas offers collectors a captivating conversation piece that showcases technical mastery and imaginative depth.
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About the Artist:
"My work is figurative and deals primarily with human relationships. I typically use animals and theatrical settings symbolically to accentuate certain characteristics and situations. I enjoy the classical beauty of oil on canvas."
Zoa was born in Rockford, Illinois. Her corporate and public collections include:
Corporate and public collections:
Denver Art Museum, Denver, CO
El Pomar Foundation (The Broadmoor) Colorado Springs, CO
MEGABANK, Englewood, CO
- Creator:Zoa Ace (1951, American)
- Creation Year:2021
- Dimensions:Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Denver, CO
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1308216379442
Zoa Ace
Zoa Ace was born in Rockford, Illinois, in the 20th century. She is influenced by Max Beckman (1884–1950), who was a German painter, draftsman, printmaker, sculptor and writer. Although he is classified as an Expressionist artist, he rejected both the term and the movement. Zoa's images are subconsciously manifested into a juxtaposition of themes and figures in motion.
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