Henry David Potwin

"Batteries Not Included" Contemporary Surrealist Godzilla Inspired Cityscape

2010

Foussa Itaya (Japan, France, 1919-1972) Oil on canvas. View of rooftops, European town cityscape Hand signed lower left Dimensions: H 23.5" x W 28.5" Born in Fukuoka, Foussa Itay...

In "Case", banal, everyday things meet in this painting to create an unusual, strange, absurd and ironical situation derived by the disproportional scale size of things. keywords;...

Superbe original painting on canvas depicting a sleeping giant chimpanzee atop a drifting iceberg. keywords; chimpanzé, americana, surrealism, monkey, sleeping giant, iceberg, vin...

**The actual color of this piece is a monochrome off-white and dark grey palette. Rudolf Kosow’s Instantly is a striking monochrome oil painting that blends contemporary surrealism w...

Superbe original painting on canvas depicting a young ballerina performing a trick while onlookers contemplate perplexed to her prowess. keywords; americana, surrealism, ballerina, ...

Superbe bold original painting on canvas depicting the vivid portrait of a red boxing glove held by an anonymous figure in a coat. keywords; boxing glove...

Superbe original painting on canvas depicting the portrait of a partially eaten donut in mid-air and a woman from a different sera in a fur coat observing the strange phenomena. keywords; fut coat...

A surreal composition blending hyperrealism and vintage nostalgia, Banana presents an oversized, hyper-detailed banana floating in a muted blue sky. Below, a black-and-white, early 2...

Superbe original painting on canvas depicting a pair of orangutans cuddling on top of a small iceberg. keywords; americana, surrealism, monkey, iceberg, vintage, oil painting, anima...

"Tramp," by Rudolf Kosow, is a whimsical painting that delights in its surreal juxtaposition of scale and serenity. At the center is a beagle's face, depicted with lifelike detail and expressiveness, eyes glistening with a calm intelligence that beckons the viewer into a state of contemplation. Positioned against the backdrop of the dog's vast visage, a small, solitary figure strums a guitar. The musician, dressed in casual attire, appears as a wandering troubadour, his music resonating with the quietude of the scene. This miniature man, though diminutive in size, plays a significant role in the narrative, providing a sense of companionship and shared experience. The painting's title, "Tramp," suggests a free spirit, both in the itinerant musician and the beagle, known for its adventurous and exploratory nature. Kosow's piece is an ode to the wandering souls and the moments of unexpected harmony they encounter. Through "Tramp," we are reminded of the melodies that score our journeys and the silent kinship we find along the way. It is an invitation to embrace the music of life, to find connection in the tranquility of existence, and to acknowledge the symphonies that unfold in the presence of kindred spirits, regardless of their size or form. keywords; painting on canvas, surrealist painting, animal vs human, americana, nature, man, man vs nature, surrealism, giant animal...