Stephen Basso
American, b. 1953
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic yet thought provoking fables. His whimsical works are alive with boundless imagination wry wit and fearless color. Mr. Basso's works evoke a high level of inquiry. The fanciful yet keenly observed characters are unpredictable and evocative. The viewer vacillates between surprised delight and consternation, A Brooklyn native much of Basso's art has been inspired by travel to Jamaica Puerto Rico and in particular Mexico blended with is urban New York experience.
By in large Basso is self taught ( after initially attending the School of Visual Arts for illustration he came to the conclusion painting was more engaging ) Seeking emotional honesty he has looked to the work of several mentors notably Max Beckmann Willem de Kooning Goya Marsden Hartley and Albert Pinkham Ryder to name a few...artists that speak to the human condition
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Yellow Reflection woman in yellow gown mirror peacock and children images
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This image is a depiction of Oshun an orisha in the religion of Santeria . She is often pictured dressed in yellow and white with peacocks small children and waterfalls ABOUT Stephen...
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2010s Surrealist Stephen Basso
Materials
Linen, Oil
$3,200
H 46 in W 30 in D 2 in
Shore Leave Mermaid mythical siren in beach setting bright colors
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is part of an ongoing series of mermaids a subject that has interested the artist for years. He is consistently searching for contemporary observations on a mythical subject tha...
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2010s Feminist Stephen Basso
Materials
Pastel, Archival Paper
$950
H 27 in W 19 in D 1 in
Buttercream Acrobats circus performers humorous subject male female dynamic
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
this is a soft pastel on red toned heavyweight archival paper , framing under glass recommended for display.
full figured women like Botero
theme: circus, food, cake, relationships,...
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2010s Expressionist Stephen Basso
Materials
Pastel, Archival Paper
$1,700
H 39 in W 27 in D 1 in
Release, female figure on cliff colorful birds in flight dreamlike imagery
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An oil on canvas from 2017 depicting a young lone woman standing on the edge of a cliff overlooking a deep green sea. She lifts her dress releasing hundreds of colorful birds into a ...
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2010s Surrealist Stephen Basso
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,600
H 30 in W 50 in D 2 in
Shady Lady seated female figure warm pastel autumn tones sunglass fashion
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a soft pastel painting on tones sanded archival paper signed and dated by the artist. It is suitable for framing under glass to protect the pastel medium. The work is part of...
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2010s Contemporary Stephen Basso
Materials
Pastel, Archival Paper
$900
H 27 in W 19 in D 1 in
bathers (the kiss), female nude figures indoor pool green grey tones
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
female bathers by visionary artist Stephen Basso surreal dreamlike imagery
ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil painting...
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Early 2000s American Modern Stephen Basso
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,800
H 60 in W 60 in D 2 in
Wonderland small scale seated woman with large bouquet soft green colors
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fantasies. His whimsical works are alive with boundless imaginat...
Category
2010s Expressionist Stephen Basso
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,500
H 30 in W 24 in D 1 in
Release female figure on cliff seascape muted green &select bright color
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fantasies. His whimsical works are alive with boundless imaginat...
Category
2010s Expressionist Stephen Basso
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,600
H 30 in W 50 in D 2 in
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