Karen Barton

Peinture à l'huile « Silly Rabbit »

2021

Artist Comments
"Trix is a favorite cereal for the young and old," says artist Karen Barton. The familiar wide smile of the bunny stirs joy and the sweetness of childhood memories. The vibrant red box is set against a pastel yellow background while a white rabbit stands behind a full bowl of milk and cereal. Karen describes her paintings as being of a historical nature. She seeks out subject matter that represents a contemporary culture that also acts as timeless icons. The results are aesthetically pleasing little pieces that offer a freeze-frame of our fast-changing culture and attach to personal memories.

About the Artist
Oil painter Karen Barton creates records of everyday objects through a historical and sentimental lens. With works that feature the ingredients of a PB sandwich or the iconic blue Morton's Salt container, Karen makes a connection through the goods that reach into our homes and possibly to our childhoods. As she explains, "my paintings are of a historical nature. They mostly represent contemporary culture and our current time in history while others are ‘timeless icons.'" Karen collects her subjects at local grocery, hardware, or antique stores where she often attracts curious stares while she intently examines the items. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Karen shares a studio with her artist husband, which she describes as a busy looking place with art supplies and a bright yellow futon with Libby, their beloved studio dog.

Words that describe this painting: cuisine, cereal, food, snack, colorful, bright, rabbit, pop art, breakfast, childhood, nostalgia, bunny, happy, joyful, fun, pop, cuisine, oil painting, red

Silly Rabbit
Karen Barton
Oil painting on masonite board
Natural wood edges
Varnished and Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2021
18 in. h x 14 in. w x 1.6 in. d
2 lbs. 7 oz.