Contemporary Mixed Media
CONTEMPORARY STYLE
Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.
Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.
The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.
Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.
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Style: Contemporary
Linda Stein, 1217 - Contemporary Art 3D Mixed Media Fabric Sculptural Collage
Located in New York, NY
Linda Stein, 1217 - Contemporary Art 3D Mixed Media Fabric Sculptural Collage
Linda Stein started her Knights of Protection series after she was forced to evacuate her New York down...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media
"Neighborling Maquette 31" Wall-Mounted Sitting House Sculpture
By Seth Clark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece, titled "Neighborling Maquette 31" is an original wall-mounted sculpture by Seth Clark as part of his newest solo exhibition, "Passing Through". Clark's deteriorating stru...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Wood, Paper, Acrylic, Resin
Ewa Ola (Beauty of Nobility -21st Century, Figurative, Mixed Media, Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Ewa Ọlà (Beauty of Nobility) is a tribute to the strength and quiet confidence found in many African women. She sits calmly, but there’s power in her presence, a kind of beauty that ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Mixed Media on Woven Fabriano Painting "Uprising"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
This unique artwork is created through interweaving and twisting strips of painted fabriano paper in order to create a complex composition with depth and texture. The artwork is fram...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Gold Leaf
"Zentai Peace Suit" Framed acrylic, dimensional paint, lycra, foam on velvet
By PJ Linden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Zentai Peace Suit" is an original artwork by PJ Linden and is made from acrylic, dimensional paint, lycra, and foam on velvet. This piece measures 31”h x 24.75”w x...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Textile, Acrylic, Paint, Foam
Spiritual Gathering, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Figures, animals, and flowers dance together in harmony. Painted freehand, each shape flows naturally, embodying movement and connection. The rich green backgro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Leaf of Paradise, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Vibrant shapes and colors set against a deep black background symbolize a cosmic garden of imagination. Figures, flowers, and abstract forms intertwine, creatin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Lapis Lazuli - Blue Green Gray Minerals Crystals Geometric Pattern, 2021
Located in Kent, CT
Layers of nontraditional materials add texture to this contemporary abstract work in mixed media on paper by Eleanor White. Crushed opal and aquamarine in light blue with dry pigment...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Precious Stone, Acrylic Polymer, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Painting: "Fox Bardo (Pounding Hoof Visions)"
By Gin Stone
Located in New York, NY
Born in New York in 1971, Gin Stone is a materials-based artist whose work explores environmental decline, animal advocacy, and impermanence. Working with salvaged linen, reclaimed t...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Ornetta, Portrait, Acrylic and Oil Pastel on Etching Paper, 15x11 by Bai
Located in New york, NY
The earthy tones, rich in texture in an acrylic and oil pastel by African American artist Bai is a portrait of an androgenous subject with Modigliani eyes, Ornetta, is an enigmatic p...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Rag Paper, Ballpoint Pen
"Hokusai Dreaming" 24K Gold Sculpture 7.5 x 1 in Ed. of 10 by Colin Burn
By Colin Burn
Located in Culver City, CA
"Hokusai Dreaming" 24K Gold Sculpture 7.5 x 1 in Ed. of 10 by Colin Burn
Medium: 24K Gold, Diamonds
Pearls
Edition of 10
NOTE: preparation time may take up to 8 weeks.
Elect...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Gold
Untitled Ref. 94016
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Capelán's work stands out for its rigorous handling of diverse artistic techniques and procedures, ranging from drawing to installation, including painting, printmaking, photography,...
Category
1990s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Guy Allen, Horse Study Fuschia, Horse Art Prints, Limited Edition Print
By Guy Allen
Located in Deddington, GB
Horse Study Fuchsia [2020]
Limited Edition
Figurative
Etching, Aquatint, and Screen Print on Paper
Edition of 45
Image size: H:53.5 cm x W:56 cm
Work: H:76...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Etching, Aquatint, Screen
Minimalist White Paper Composition on Bamboo, 2024 -
Impronta 2
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Silvia De Marchi (b. 1967, Melzo, Italy) is an Italian painter currently based in Italy and represented by the Grège Gallery. Her artistic practice reflects a deep exploration of mat...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Glue, Ink, Mixed Media
"Wanderer Study 2" Acrylic, Pastel and Collaged Painting of Moving House
By Seth Clark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece, titled "Wanderer Study 2"is an original artwork by Seth Clark as part of his newest solo exhibition, "Passing Through". made of collage, charcoal, pastel, acrylic, and gr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Wood, Paper, Charcoal, Pastel, Acrylic, Graphite
"Orange Kobra", needlepoint embroidery, vintage telephone
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Yellow Kobra" is an original piece by Ulla-Stina Wikander as a free standing sculpture. This piece is made from sourced forest landscape vintage needlepoint embroidery and expertly ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Thread, Found Objects, Textile
Van.I.T II by Cécile Bisciglia - Ballpoint pen drawing on canvas, scull, dark
Located in Paris, FR
Van.I.T is a unique drawing by contemporary artist Cécile Bisciglia. The drawing is made with ballpoint pen, acrylic and posca on canvas, dimensions are 150 × 150 cm (59.1 × 59.1 in)...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Acrylic, Ballpoint Pen
Heron 5/50 - smooth, polished, abstracted figurative, white marble sculpture
By Jeremy Guy
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Smooth surfaced, white marble has been engineered into a poetic and modern depiction of a heron by sculptor Jeremy Guy.
The work is numbered in an edition of 50, is available by co...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Marble
"I Worry About My Kids" Plaster Wall-Mounted Man Atop Snake with Lamb, and Bird
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"I Worry About My Kids" is an original piece byJedediah Morfit made from fiberglass reinforced plaster, mixed media, and paint.This piece measures 62"h x 40"w x 5"d and comes with a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Fiberglass, Plaster, Paint, Mixed Media
Graph Mandala Seven - Mixed Media Patterned Circle Blue Peach White Brown, 2018
Located in Kent, CT
In this contemporary mixed media mandala, carefully applied layers of wood ash, chicken eggshell, emu eggshell, glass beads, and polymer medium on hygrothermogaph paper create surfac...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Acrylic Polymer, Mixed Media
Alley Cat- Figurative Blue Cat Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Columbus, Georgia-based artist Kellie Newsome specializes in dynamic and expressive animal portraits that radiate vitality and personality. Her unique style combines abstracted forms...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Color Pencil
"Celadon" Hand cut diorama of pencil, watercolor, and charcoal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Celadon" is an original artwork made from pencil, watercolors, and charcoal on cotton rag paper by Christine Kim. This piece is shipped with the pictured wooden frame and measures 23.25"h x 16.25"w x 2.25"d. This piece was displayed in 2023 group exhibition "Lucky 13", which featured work having to do with themes of luck, tradition, and superstition.
"Forests not only have connections with spirits and gods, but it is also linked to our subconscious world of emotions, intuition, memory and imagination. In this cut paper diorama, I wanted to carve out a figure and replace it with the mysterious depths of a forest that is growing wild...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Charcoal, Watercolor, Rag Paper, Pencil
Fils I Colors DCXXVII - Colorful Mixed Media Abstract Vibrant Artwork on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Barcelona artist Raul de la Torre's vibrant abstract mixed media artworks pay homage to the material. De La Torre allows the materials to take over during the process and collaborates with the unexpected to create works that speak to the natures of dynamism and unity. Experimentation with different materials, textures, and techniques in each of his paintings has been a point of discovery and a major part of Raul de la Torre’s work. In his Fils I Colors series he attempts to find the third dimension through the use of different materials.
The interaction between the artist, gravity, and the paint is important for the final result. A tilting technique permits the paint to be a major architect of the final result, giving it a life of its own. It results in infinite and timeless color combinations. In many cases, the different layers of color each represent a temporary state of mind, time, and even feelings, places, and people. Some of them are embroidered forever in our memory turning to form part of our DNA. To represent the firmness and strength of that past the cotton is mixed with the paint in the works to form a unity.
This colorful 30 inch high by 48 inch wide original artwork on canvas is wired and ready to hang. Embroidery provides another layer as it creates thick shadows with organic shapes. De la Torre makes horizontal cuts on the canvas or paper and covers these open areas using color-matching cotton thread. When combined with light, these shapes create a more dynamic surface and offer different views of the work to various observers. The sides of this artwork are painted white and it does not require framing. It is signed and dated by the artist in the lower right corner as well as on the back.
Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and worldwide shipping are available. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included.
Raul de la Torre was born in Barcelona in 1964 and attended Massana Art School. About the Fils series, de la Torre remarks: “FILS I COLORS is an attempt to find life, movement, and parts that are not static, that change in their interaction with the observer. The different combinations of colors represent different emotions and interpretations for each individual interacting with the works.”
Raul de la Torre's artworks can be found in the collections of The Four Seasons Abu Dhabi, the Tropicana Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, the Rothschild Family Collection, and varying Hilton properties. His works have been exhibited and collected worldwide, including in New York, Hong Kong, and Los Angeles.
Artspace Warehouse has been representing and exhibiting Raul de la Torre's original artworks since 2010. The gallery has been a 1stdibs partner since 2014 with consistently excellent reviews from clients worldwide. The gallery exhibits a large selection of affordable original artworks from established and emerging international artists with diverse backgrounds at high standards. Artspace Warehouse is known to provide accurate descriptions, images, reliable services, communication, and delivery.
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Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2023 "Credible Thread", Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA
2022 "Clarifying Color", Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA
2021 825 Gallery, West Hollywood, CA
2021 Pamela Walsh Gallery...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Thread, Mixed Media, Acrylic
"Untitled No. 1036" 2025 ink, silk, and beeswax on panel 59 x 47 in.
By Eric Blum
Located in New York, NY
Eric Blum
Untitled No. 1036, 2025
ink, silk, and beeswax on panel
59 x 47 in.
(blum102)
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Silk, Ink, Wax, Panel
Botox Gummy bear , street art, pop art, resin, contemporary, sculpture
Located in New York, NY
hand made resin gummy bear Approx 7.5 inch height x 3.5 inch wide x 2.5 inch depth
Resin, painted by hand
Signed - Each unique piece designed by LA artist Sahara Novotna
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Resin, Plastic, Acrylic
"Irukandji" 10K Rose Gold Sculpture 7.5 x 2 in Ed. of 10 by Colin Burn
By Colin Burn
Located in Culver City, CA
"Irukandji" 10K Rose Gold Sculpture 7.5 x 2 in Ed. of 10 by Colin Burn
Medium: 18K Rose Gold, 18K White Gold, Diamonds
Sheoak Timber
Edition of 10
NOTE: preparation time may...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Gold
Autumn Sky - Original Oil on Canvas Abstract Landscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and adventure; they demand a new discovery. His artworks exhibit a chemistry of complexity and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sujoon Arcade - Colorful Abstract Three-Dimensional Lightweight Metal Wall Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Atticus Adams' organically composed modern metal sculptures embody the transformative power of contemporary art, illustrating the creation of beauty, meaning, and emotional impact fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Metal
When I See You I Smile - Large Original Beige Abstract Graffiti Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Amber Goldhammer paints dramatic abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas featuring energetic brushstrokes. Goldhammer uses her contemporary paintings to express...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Latex, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Sunbeam - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, African, Young Girl, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
I feel like there’s something deeper, more endless, and more lasting than the ocean in the way a baby looks when it wakes up in the morning and smiles or laughs because it sees sunli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
"Gold Rush" by Hessler - Mixed Media Heavy Textured Impasto with White and Gold
Located in Carmel, CA
Sveta Hessler (Russian, born 1973)
"Gold Rush" 2024
Oil Paint, Glue, Gold Leaf, Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher bars
The artist signed the back of the painting.
"Gold Rush" by Sveta ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Gold Leaf
Contemporary SMSPF wall neon sculpture pop art interior Banksy
Located in New York, NY
Bespoke 1/1 original Neon SMSPF wall sculpture
Easy wall mount Signed 1/1
Plastic Jesus:
Born : London (United Kingdom)
Current Location: Los Angeles
Huffington Post - Best stre...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Metal
"10 Oysters", colorful oysters rest against a pale blue background
By Anne Harney
Located in Edgartown, MA
“Never taking anything for granted, I am so grateful to be able to paint every day.”
Anne Harney is a representational painter beginning her work from observation and concluding wit...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Panel
Conny Goelz Schmitt "Coast To Coast" 2024, wall object of vintage book parts
Located in New York, NY
Conny Goelz Schmitt
Coast To Coast, 2024
wall object of vintage book parts
26 x 20 x 6 in.
(schm080)
"I create geometric collages, assemblages and sculptures with vintage book parts...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Found Objects
Lemurs - Mixed Media by Umberto Mastroianni - 1978
Located in Roma, IT
Lemurs is an artwork realized by Umberto Mastroianni in 1978.
Mixed colored scratched and colored cardboard on canvas.
Includes frame.
Han signed on the lower margin.
Category
1970s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Cardboard, Charcoal, Mixed Media
Damien Hirst Faneel H13-11, Where the Land Meets the Sea aluminum panel Signed/N
By Damien Hirst
Located in New York, NY
Brand new in original packaging
Damien Hirst
Faneel, H13-11, from Where the Land Meets the Sea, 2023
Laminated giclée print on aluminium composite panel
Signed, titled, dated and n...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Metal
Unique (African Allure) 4
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
FREE Shipping Worldwide
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Velvet, Canvas 3D - Contemporary Space Object, Woven Sculptural Artwork
Located in Salzburg, AT
Canvas 3D ‘Velvet’
2016
Linen yarn, textile stripe, stainless steel hanger; size of the textile: 155 x 64 cm (128 cm circuit),
Canvases 3D are decorative fabrics entirely designed ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hangtime - Andrew Scott Print
Located in Manchester, GB
Andrew Scott, Hangtime 2024
Hand-varnished giclée with finishing by hand with string
45 x 33 cm (17 7/10 × 13 in)
Edition of 76 of 250
Framed in open-grain black wood
Signed and num...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Giclée
"Avon" Contemporary Blue, Aqua, Navy,
White Concentric Circle Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Blue, aqua, navy, and white abstract contemporary circular painting by Houston, TX artist David Hardaker. Signed, titled, and dated by the artist on the reverse.
Artist Statement: ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Enamel
John Van Alstine, Sentinel (Rocker), Sculpture 2023
Located in Stamford, CT
Sentinel (Rocker)
NY State slate/pigmented and sealed steel
39" (height) x 17" (width) x 6" (depth)
Stone and metal, usually granite or slate, and found object steel are central in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Slate, Steel
"Shape Up (diptych)", Barbershop Interior in Cut Canvas and Oil Paint
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Shape Up (diptych)" is an original artwork by Eustace Mamba and measures 24”h x 18”w x 1”d (left panel), 48”h x 24”w x 2”d (right panel). The artists cuts, arranges, sews, and coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Textile, Paint, Mixed Media, Fabric, Canvas, Coating, Glitter, Oil, Spra...
In Her Thoughts, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A figure appears to be deep in thought. The colors, drips of paint, and collaged elements enhance the emotional gravity of the scene. The piece conveys a calm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Still Life 024
Located in New York, NY
Acrylic, coffee, ink, pumic, soft pastel, transfer on paper
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Acrylic, Paper, Coffee, Pastel, Ink
$560 Sale Price
20% Off
Ozempic Gummy bear , street art, pop art, resin, contemporary, sculpture
Located in New York, NY
hand made resin gummy bear Approx 7.5 inch height x 3.5 inch wide x 2.5 inch depth
Resin, painted by hand
Signed - Each unique piece designed by LA artist Sahara Novotna
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Metal
"Large Sitting House" Painted Wood
Steel Cartoon-like Structure by Seth Clark
By Seth Clark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece, titled "Large Sitting House" is an original free-standing sculpture by Seth Clark as part of his newest solo exhibition, "Passing Through". Clark's deteriorating structu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Steel
"Neighborling Maquette 32" Wall-Mounted House with Windowpane and Legs
By Seth Clark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece, titled "Neighborling Maquette 32" is an original wall-mounted sculpture by Seth Clark as part of his newest solo exhibition, "Passing Through". Clark's deteriorating stru...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Wood, Paper, Acrylic, Resin
Contemplative Companions -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
My Skin Colour... Gift or Curse?
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
FREE Shipping Worldwide
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
$1,320 Sale Price
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"Euphoria" 2025
Located in New York, NY
Marilla Palmer
Euphoria, 2025
watercolor, gold leaf, pressed flowers, sequins, holographic vinyl, Durabrite prints, mushroom spores, millinery velvet, stitching on Arches cold press ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Gold Leaf
I Can Sing For You
Located in London, GB
I Can Sing For You
By David Shrigley
Acrylic paint on paper
2025
76 x 56 cm
Hand signed and numbered on the reverse by David Shrigley
From a series of 30 unique paintings
Acco...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Symbol of Memories
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Symbol of Memories 1 is an original painting by Oladimeji Alabi. Oladimeji created the Symbol of Memories with Mixed Media on a 30W by 50H inches primed canvas.
The symbol of Memories is inspired by the story of my childhood.
The objects and signs we grew up with as a child in our homes become symbols of our memories today.
Art has the ability to evoke strong emotions and convey meaningful messages. One such artwork that does just that is "Symbol of Memories," a stunning piece that uses the mother as a symbol of life and hope. This artwork is made even more significant by the use of damask fabric, which was popular among Nigerian women in the late 70s to 90s and used for making gele, the head ties worn by women.
The artwork speaks volumes about the importance of mothers in society. The mother is dressed in a vibrant damask fabric, which adds a sense of richness and texture to the painting.
The use of damask fabric in the painting is significant as it represents a part of Nigerian culture and history. Damask was a popular fashion among Nigerian women in the late 70s to 90s and was used to make gele, the head ties worn by women on special occasions. The fabric is often associated with elegance, sophistication, and beauty, which adds a layer of meaning to the artwork.
The mother in the painting is the focal point of the artwork, symbolizing the importance of mothers in society. Mothers are the backbone of families, providing love, support, and guidance to their children. They are often the ones who hold families together through difficult times, serving as a symbol of hope and resilience.
The use of the damask fabric in the painting also represents the concept of memories. The fabric has a rich history in Nigerian culture, and for many people, it is a symbol of their childhood and the memories they hold dear. The painting serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving memories, both good and bad, and how they shape our lives.
Overall, "Symbol of Memories" is a beautiful piece of art that celebrates the role of mothers in society. The use of damask fabric adds a layer of meaning to the painting, representing the importance of preserving memories and the rich culture of Nigeria.
The mother as a focused subject symbolizes life and hope, the fabric applied in this art is called damask, which was a popular fashion among Nigerian women around the late 70s to 90s used for making gele(the head ties).
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery)
About Artist
Oladimeji Alabi is an experimental contemporary visual artist based in Lagos. His works are based on social and environmental issues in modern Nigeria and the globe, while highlighting and archiving the social customs of his Yoruba ethnicity. Oladimeji's works are in paintings (acrylics, charcoal, spray cans, and LED), graffiti, illustrations, wood works, street art, and wearable art.
Oladimeji studied Fine Art at the Yaba College of Technology in Lagos and has created works shown in exhibitions, auctions, and magazines in Nigeria and beyond. Dimeji's work has been featured in Vogue Germany, Royal Academy, BLK Arthouse Washington, Artist Movement 2020, Galleries of the Community College of Baltimore County, Nike Art...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
$4,000 Sale Price
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Sweet and Yummy - Original Pink Red Abstract Heart Graffiti Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amber Goldhammer’s vibrant heart-filled contemporary paintings invite you to color your love and let the joy flow. Known for her dramatic abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas, ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Latex, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Smells Like Art Spirit (Limited Edition Print)
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
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Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas
"EXAMINATION" Assemblage of found photos and polaroid lift on panel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"EXAMINATION" is an original piece by Shawn Theodore made from found/family photos, polaroid lift, acrylic on wood panel. Theodore delves into the specific experiences of African American families, capturing a longing for lost photographs, missing heirlooms, and vanished archives. Using a blend of traditional portraiture, found photographs, paint, paper, pencils, and digital manipulation, Theodore creates archetypes representing hypothetical family members, spiritual guardians, and ancestors. These boldly crafted archetypes inhabit an imagined macro-family album, offering a unique perspective on portraiture, connection, and community. Theodore's work aims to deepen spiritual connections and encourage personal introspection. This pieces measures 16.75"h x 16.75"w framed and comes with a gallery-issued Certificate of Authenticity.
Shawn Theodore (b. 1970) was born in Germany to American parents from Philadelphia, and currently lives and works in Philadelphia. Theodore was awarded the prestigious PDN’s 30 New & Emerging Photographers to Watch (2019), the Getty Images / ARRAY ‘Where We Stand’ grant, and a grant from the Knight Foundation for ‘A Dream Deferred’. Theodore was a two-time nominee for the Pew Center for Arts & Heritage Fellowship and a nominee for the Magnum Foundation Fund. He is an Associate Adjunct Professor at the University of the Arts, a trustee of The Print Center, a trustee of the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation, and a former trustee of the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center.
Theodore was announced as a two-time nominee of The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage Fellowship and a nominee of the Magnum Foundation Fund in 2018. In the following years 2019 and 2020, he was awarded the PDN's 30 New & Emerging Photographers to Watch and AI-AP American Photography 35. He has had several solo exhibitions and is included in several group exhibitions. His work is held in the permanent collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia; the collection of the Philadelphia Library, Drexel University's Center for Black Culture, the Mennello Museum of American Art, Orlando; the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago; the Walker Center, Minneapolis; the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington D.C.; the Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas; and the Legacy Museum, Montgomery, among others. Artist photo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Found Objects, Wood Panel, Polaroid
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Materials
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Materials
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Wood, Paper, Charcoal, Pastel, Acrylic, Graphite
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