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The Night Calls to You
By Still Life Crew
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "The Night Calls To You" is an original artwork made from acrylic, aerosol, & ink on canvas by Still Life Crew. This piece is shipped in the pictured wooden frame and measures 24.75”h x 32.5”w.
The artists behind the joint "Gardening Above" collection, Mando Marie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Spray Paint, Acrylic
"Nine Lives IX" White Cat Leaping in the Air With Red Tinsel
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Nine Lives IX" is an original artwork by Katherine Fraser and is made of oil on canvas. This piece measures approximately 23.5" x 27.5" a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Dichotomy" Figure of Child in White Dress in Forest Landscape
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Dichotomy" is an original artwork by Katherine Fraser and is made of oil on canvas. This piece measures approximately 48" x 54" and is shipped in the pictured wood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Results Are In" Oil on canvas, seated figure, balloons, unicorns, favors
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "The Results Are In " is an original artwork by Katherine Fraser and is made of oil on canvas. This piece measures approximately 40" x 54" and is shipped in the pic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Second Wedding" Woman in White Dress With Disco Ball and Seashells
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Second Wedding" is an original artwork by Katherine Fraser and is made of oil on canvas. This piece measures approximately 48" x 54" and is shipped in the pictured...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"One Real Thing" Woman Buried in Ball Pit
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "One Real Thing" is an original artwork by Katherine Fraser and is made of oil on canvas. This piece measures approximately 36"h x 46"w and is shipped in the pictur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"On Credit" Oil on canvas, female figure with vulture
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "On Credit" is an original artwork by Katherine Fraser and is made of oil on canvas. This piece measures approximately 58"h x 70"w and is shipped in the pictured wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Layers of Meaning" Woman in Party Hat and Panty Hose
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Layers of Meaning" is an original artwork by Katherine Fraser and is made of oil on canvas. This piece measures approximately 68" x 58" and is shipped in the pictu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Gift" Woman in Pink Dress Holding Grey Kitten
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "The Gift" is an original artwork by Katherine Fraser and is made of oil on canvas. This piece measures approximately 56”h x 58”w and is shipped in the pictured woo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Creative Act" Woman In Sequined Green Dress with Black Cat and Hula Hoop
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "The Creative Act" is an original artwork by Katherine Fraser and is made of oil on canvas. This piece measures approximately 56”h x 59”w and is shipped in the pict...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Past Life
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Past Life" is an original oil on canvas painting by Katherine Fraser measuring 36.75”h x 48.5”w. The piece ships in the pictured custom frame.
Katherine Fraser has been exhibited...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Supersisto" Hand-painted illustration, folk motif, animalia
By Henry Hablak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Supersisto" is an original artwork made from acrylic on paper by Henry Hablak. This piece is shipped with the pictured black frame and measures 19”h x 13”w.
Vario...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
En Nombre de Dios
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "En Nombre de Dios" is an original artwork made from mixed media on canvas on wood by Calo Rosa. This piece measures 12”h x 12”w.
(In the name of the father)In man...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Tuck and Roll
By Still Life Crew
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Tuck and Roll" is an original artwork made from acrylic, aerosol, & ink on canvas by Still Life Crew. This piece is shipped in the pictured wooden frame and measures 21.25”h x 29.25”w.
The artists behind the joint "Gardening Above" collection, Mando Marie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Gardening Above
By Still Life Crew
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Gardening Above" is an original artwork made from acrylic, aerosol, & ink on canvas by Still Life Crew. This piece is shipped in the pictured wooden frame and measures 21.25”h x 29.25”w.
The artists behind the joint "Gardening Above" collection, Mando Marie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Spray Paint, Acrylic
"Adelphiae" Hand-cut stencil, aerosol, botanical, female figure, vintage icons
By Still Life Crew
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Adelphiae" is an original artwork made from acrylic, aerosol, & ink on canvas by Still Life Crew. This piece is shipped in the pictured wooden frame, is signed by the artists and measures 29.25”h x 29.25”w.
The artists behind the joint "Gardening Above" collection, Mando Marie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Spray Paint, Acrylic
"Dancing In The Wind" vintage girl, hand-cut stencil and aerosol illustration
By Still Life Crew
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Dancing In The Wind" is an original artwork made from acrylic, aerosol, & ink on canvas by Still Life Crew. This piece is shipped in the pictured wooden frame and measures 29.25”h x 29.25”w.
The artists behind the joint "Gardening Above" collection, Mando Marie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Push Off Float Away
By Still Life Crew
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Push Off Float Away" is an original artwork made from acrylic, aerosol, ink, lost objects, string, & pins on canvas by Still Life Crew. This piece is shipped in the pictured wooden frame and measures 24.75”h x 32.5”w.
The artists behind the joint "Gardening Above" collection, Mando Marie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Found Objects, Ink, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Pins
The Lovers
By André Schulze
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "The Lovers" is an original artwork made from oil on double vintage portrait paintings on wood by André Schulze. This piece...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Found Objects, Oil
Feelings
By Sarah Detweiler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
oil, rope, embroidery thread on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Thread, Oil
Home Plate 12
By Lauren Rinaldi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Home Plate 12" is an original artwork made from oil paint and acrylic on panel by Lauren Rinaldi. This piece is freestanding and measures...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Home Plate 13
By Lauren Rinaldi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Home Plate 13" is an original artwork made from oil paint and acrylic on panel by Lauren Rinaldi. This piece is freestanding and measures...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Home Plate 11
By Lauren Rinaldi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Home Plate 11" is an original artwork made from oil paint and acrylic on panel by Lauren Rinaldi. This piece is freestanding and measures...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Home Plate 10
By Lauren Rinaldi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Home Plate 10" is an original artwork made from oil paint and acrylic on panel by Lauren Rinaldi. This piece is freestanding and measures approx. 7.25"h x 2.5"w x ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Home Plate 9
By Lauren Rinaldi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Home Plate 9" is an original artwork made from oil paint and acrylic on panel by Lauren Rinaldi. This piece is freestanding and measures ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Home Plate 6
By Lauren Rinaldi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Home Plate 6" is an original artwork made from oil paint and acrylic on panel by Lauren Rinaldi. This piece is freestanding and measures ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Home Plate 5
By Lauren Rinaldi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Home Plate 5" is an original artwork made from oil paint and acrylic on panel by Lauren Rinaldi. This piece is freestanding and measures ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Home Plate 4
By Lauren Rinaldi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Home Plate 3" is an original artwork made from oil paint and acrylic on panel by Lauren Rinaldi. This piece is freestanding and measures ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Home Plate 3
By Lauren Rinaldi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Home Plate 3" is an original artwork made from oil paint and acrylic on panel by Lauren Rinaldi. This piece is freestanding and measures ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Home Plate 1
By Lauren Rinaldi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Home Plate 1" is an original artwork made from oil paint and acrylic on panel by Lauren Rinaldi. This piece is freestanding and measures ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Home Plate 8
By Lauren Rinaldi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Home Plate 8" is an original artwork made from oil paint and acrylic on panel by Lauren Rinaldi. This piece is freestanding and measures approx. 7.25"h x 2.5"w x 2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Home Plate 7
By Lauren Rinaldi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Home Plate 7" is an original artwork made from oil paint and acrylic on panel by Lauren Rinaldi. This piece is freestanding and measures ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
"Hoe v. Maid" Woman Wearing Lingerie Cleaning Interior in Oil
By Lauren Rinaldi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Hoe v. Maid" is an original artwork made from oil on panel by Lauren Rinaldi. This piece measures 12”h x 9”w.
Lauren Rinaldi (b. 1983, Brooklyn, NY) is an Americ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Lego Madonna" Nostalgia and Art History Madonna with Peacock
By Lauren Rinaldi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Lego Madonna" is an original artwork made from oil on paper by Lauren Rinaldi. This piece is shipped with the pictured white frame and measures 15"h x 12"w.
This ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"La Cadavre Exquis Sera La Maman Du Vin" Nostalgia and Sargent Inspired Woman
By Lauren Rinaldi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "La Cadavre Exquis Sera La Maman Du Vin" is an original artwork made from oil on paper by Lauren Rinaldi. This piece is shipped with t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"The Worth of Venus"
By Lauren Rinaldi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Lego Madonna" is an original artwork made from oil on paper by Lauren Rinaldi. This piece is shipped with the pictured white frame and measures 15"h x 12"w.
This ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"My Loneliness is Killing Me" Nostalgia-Inspired Woman
By Lauren Rinaldi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "My Loneliness is Killing Me" is an original artwork made from oil on paper by Lauren Rinaldi. This piece is shipped with the pictured white frame and measures 15"h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"Bouquet" Nostalgia-Inspired Fashion Plates, Woman in Bridal Veil and Jeans
By Lauren Rinaldi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Bouquet" is an original artwork made from oil on paper by Lauren Rinaldi. This piece is shipped with the pictured white frame and measures 15"h x 12"w.
This piece...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Snap Back To Reality
By Lauren Rinaldi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Snap Back to Reality" is an original artwork made from acrylic paint and plastic filment on panel and glass by Lauren Rinaldi. This piece is shipped in the feature...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
"Digital Fields (Orange)", Eye, Acrylic Painting, Spray Paint, Figurative
By My Dog Sighs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This figurative painting titled "Digital Fields (Orange)" is an original artwork by My Dog Sighs made of spray paint and acrylic on canvas. This piece measures 36”h x 24”w.
My Dog S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic
"House Studies Series II", Layered Paper and Drawing Collage, Architecture
By Seth Clark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This layered paper and drawing collage titled "House Studies Series II" is an original artwork by Seth Clark made of paper, charcoal, pastel, graphite, and acrylic on wood. Through a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Charcoal, Pastel, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Graphite
Double Intro 26
By Amanda Marie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This painting titled "Double Intro 26" is an original artwork by Mando Marie made of acrylic, aerosol, and ink on canvas. It measures 29”h x 40.75”w framed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Spray Paint, Acrylic, Pins
"The Benefits of an Open Mind", Blue, Purple, White, Oil Painting of Cat
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This figurative painting titled "The Benefits of an Open Mind" is an original artwork by Katherine Fraser made of oil paint on canvas. This piece measures 30"h x 26"w framed and is shipped in the pictured framed.
Katherine Fraser has been exhibited in galleries and museums throughout the United States. She is a graduate of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and of the University of Pennsylvania. As a student she received the Thomas Eakins Painting prize, the Cecelia Beaux Portrait prize, and the William Emlen Cresson Memorial Travel Award, among others. Since graduating in 2002, she has received awards including the Lucy Glick...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Afghan Hound II (Somewhere in PA)", Acrylic Painting, Dog Portrait, Realism
By Emily White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This dog painting titled "Afghan Hound II (Somewhere in PA)" is an original artwork by Emily White made of acrylic paint on birch panel. This piece measures 13"h x 13"w.
Emily White...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Birch, Acrylic
"Rain Dove", Figurative Oil Painting, Bird, Animal, Nature
By Brin Levinson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This figurative animal painting titled "Rain Dove" is an original artwork by Brin Levinson made of oil on birch panel. This piece measures 12"h x 12"w.
"At the heart of it, my image...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Birch, Oil
Comparing Onions and Lemons
By Elizabeth Bergeland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This still life painting titled "Comparing Onions and Lemons" is an original artwork by Elizabeth Bergeland made of oil on canvas and pine float fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil
Pangolino Valentino
By PJ Linden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This patterned artwork titled "Pangolino Valentino" is an original artwork by PJ Linden made of acrylic and dimensional paint on canvas. This piece measures ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Paint, Acrylic, Canvas
Baby
By André Schulze
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This figurative painting titled "Baby" is an original artwork by André Schulze made of oil paint on a vintage found photograph. The piece measures 8"h x ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Found Objects, Oil, Photographic Paper
INWARD
By Jasjyot Singh Hans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This figurative black and white painting titled "INWARD" is an original acrylic on canvas painting by Jasjyot Singh Hans measuring 60"h x 48"w.
Jasjyot Singh Hans is an illustrator ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Two Paths Diverged", Large Portrait Woman in Garden with Roses Oil Painting
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This large oil painting on canvas of a woman in a garden with roses titled "Two Paths Diverged" is an original artwork by Katherine Fraser in a handmade wood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Time Machine", Hyperrealistic, Motorcycle and Graffiti Figurative Oil Painting
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This figurative painting titled "Time Machine" is an original artwork by Katherine Fraser made of oil paint on canvas. This piece measures 29.5"h x 36.5"w framed and is shipped in the pictured frame.
Katherine Fraser has been exhibited in galleries and museums throughout the United States. She is a graduate of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and of the University of Pennsylvania. As a student she received the Thomas Eakins Painting prize, the Cecelia Beaux Portrait prize, and the William Emlen Cresson Memorial Travel Award, among others. Since graduating in 2002, she has received awards including the Lucy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
In Isolation Series I
By Seth Clark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This architectural wall-hanging artwork titled "In Isolation Series I" is an original artwork by Seth Clark made of collage, charcoal, pastel, graphite, and acrylic on wood. This pie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...
Materials
Wood, Paper, Charcoal, Pastel, Acrylic, Graphite
In Isolation Series II
By Seth Clark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This architectural wall-hanging artwork titled "In Isolation Series II" is an original artwork by Seth Clark made of collage, charcoal, pastel, graphite, and acrylic on wood. This pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...
Materials
Wood, Paper, Charcoal, Pastel, Acrylic, Graphite
In Isolation Series VI
By Seth Clark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This architectural wall-hanging artwork titled "In Isolation Series VI" is an original artwork by Seth Clark made of collage, charcoal, pastel, graphite, and acrylic on wood. This pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...
Materials
Wood, Paper, Charcoal, Pastel, Acrylic, Graphite
In Isolation Series VII
By Seth Clark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This architectural wall-hanging artwork titled "In Isolation Series VII" is an original artwork by Seth Clark made of collage, charcoal, pastel, graphite, and acrylic on wood. This p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...
Materials
Wood, Paper, Charcoal, Pastel, Acrylic, Graphite
SCHEMING
By Jasjyot Singh Hans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This figurative black and white painting titled "SCHEMING" is an original acrylic on canvas painting by Jasjyot Singh Hans measuring 60"h x 48"w.
Jasjyot Singh Hans is an illustrato...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
BANGS
By Jasjyot Singh Hans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This black and white figurative painting titled "BANGS" is an original acrylic on canvas painting measuring 60"h x 48"w by Jasjyot...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"ELEGANT", Figurative Painting of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Women in Politics
By Lauren Rinaldi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This figurative painting titled "ELEGANT" is an original artwork by Lauren Rinaldi made of oil on canvas. This piece measures 60"h x 30"w.
Please note: Artwork will be on display at The State Museum of Pennsylvania (300 North St, Harrisburg, PA) from September 26, 2021 – January 2, 2022, and will be shipped to collectors after the museum exhibition.
Rinaldi’s new series was inspired by the feminist debate on how women's appearances are constantly judged, criticized and dissected; often done so with the intent of diminishing their work and contributions. This issue is prevalent in all industries, but especially in the very public and important realm of politics. Throughout mainstream media, Rinaldi found countless examples of coverage depicting what a female politician was wearing and why it was deemed “inappropriate”, rather than discussing their policies.
Typical of Rinaldi’s practice, most of the works found in Representative are not classic portraits, but zoomed in studies of the subject’s legs, shoes and body from the neck down. By doing so, the work focuses on the experiences and outside societal forces that these women, and women like them, have faced. To create the works in Representative, Rinaldi used sourced photographs of female politicians that felt meaningful and powerful to her. Before painting or drawing, Rinaldi manipulates each image through cropping, elongating or changing its composition, background and color. Color is especially important in Representative, as it is an expression that is frequently rejected or criticized in politics by men. Rinaldi uses vibrant jewel tones and color swaps, like Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s jacket from black to fuchsia, to represent the bold new ideas and diversity these women are bringing to United States politics.
While Rinaldi does not specifically name any of her subjects, viewers will be able to recognize familiar leaders from across both sides of the aisle. Visitors will see snippets of stories through these works, like Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s sparkly boots...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Romanced Interrogation", Figurative Oil Painting, Legs, Condoleezza Rice
By Lauren Rinaldi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This figurative painting titled "Romanced Interrogation" is an original artwork by Lauren Rinaldi made of oil on canvas. This piece measures 60"h x 30"w.
Rinaldi’s new series was inspired by the feminist debate on how women's appearances are constantly judged, criticized and dissected; often done so with the intent of diminishing their work and contributions. This issue is prevalent in all industries, but especially in the very public and important realm of politics. Throughout mainstream media, Rinaldi found countless examples of coverage depicting what a female politician was wearing and why it was deemed “inappropriate”, rather than discussing their policies.
Typical of Rinaldi’s practice, most of the works found in Representative are not classic portraits, but zoomed in studies of the subject’s legs, shoes and body from the neck down. By doing so, the work focuses on the experiences and outside societal forces that these women, and women like them, have faced. To create the works in Representative, Rinaldi used sourced photographs of female politicians that felt meaningful and powerful to her. Before painting or drawing, Rinaldi manipulates each image through cropping, elongating or changing its composition, background and color. Color is especially important in Representative, as it is an expression that is frequently rejected or criticized in politics by men. Rinaldi uses vibrant jewel tones and color swaps, like Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s jacket from black to fuchsia, to represent the bold new ideas and diversity these women are bringing to United States politics.
While Rinaldi does not specifically name any of her subjects, viewers will be able to recognize familiar leaders from across both sides of the aisle. Visitors will see snippets of stories through these works, like Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s sparkly boots...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Representative", Figurative Oil Painting, Women in Politics, Politicians
By Lauren Rinaldi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This figurative painting titled "Representative" is an original artwork by Lauren Rinaldi made of oil on canvas. This piece measures 48"h x 60"w.
Rinaldi’s new series was inspired by the feminist debate on how women's appearances are constantly judged, criticized and dissected; often done so with the intent of diminishing their work and contributions. This issue is prevalent in all industries, but especially in the very public and important realm of politics. Throughout mainstream media, Rinaldi found countless examples of coverage depicting what a female politician was wearing and why it was deemed “inappropriate”, rather than discussing their policies.
Typical of Rinaldi’s practice, most of the works found in Representative are not classic portraits, but zoomed in studies of the subject’s legs, shoes and body from the neck down. By doing so, the work focuses on the experiences and outside societal forces that these women, and women like them, have faced. To create the works in Representative, Rinaldi used sourced photographs of female politicians that felt meaningful and powerful to her. Before painting or drawing, Rinaldi manipulates each image through cropping, elongating or changing its composition, background and color. Color is especially important in Representative, as it is an expression that is frequently rejected or criticized in politics by men. Rinaldi uses vibrant jewel tones and color swaps, like Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s jacket from black to fuchsia, to represent the bold new ideas and diversity these women are bringing to United States politics.
While Rinaldi does not specifically name any of her subjects, viewers will be able to recognize familiar leaders from across both sides of the aisle. Visitors will see snippets of stories through these works, like Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s sparkly boots...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
