Original artwork description:

Assunta Cassa presents an extraordinary interpretation of Paul Newman in her "Icons" series, a tribute to figures who have left an indelible mark on popular culture. This work, crafted with oil on a 50x50 cm canvas, vividly exemplifies the artist's talent in merging figurative art with abstraction.

It's a portrait that transcends traditional boundaries of the genre, reaching a deeper understanding of both the individual and the icon. Every color pixel is meticulously placed, imparting a sense of movement and vitality that goes beyond the static nature of a conventional image.

The choice of colors, from cool shades of blue to the vivid tones of orange and yellow, along with the interplay of light and shadow, capture the energy and depth of Newman's gaze, reflecting the complexity of the man behind the icon and revealing the soul behind the symbol.

This piece is a tribute to Newman's enduring influence, an exploration of his legacy through the contemplative eye of the artist. The portrait is as much an exercise in admiration as it is a reflection on the ephemeral nature of fame and the persistence of character. Each stroke and vibrant color is a word in Cassa's visual narrative, a story that celebrates humanity in its most thrilling and complex form.

Cassa's work is a valuable addition to any collection, perfect for those seeking a piece that communicates depth, contemplation, and celebration of individuality through the medium of contemporary figurative art.

Catalogue number 195

Materials used:

oil colors and palette knives

Tags:
#contemporary art #contemporary artist #palette knife art #portrait painter #iconic art #expressionist portrait #artistic expressionism #artistic narrative #iconic artwork #paul newman portrait 
Paul Newman (2022)
Oil painting
by Assunta Cassa

£946.55 Alert

Original artwork description
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Assunta Cassa presents an extraordinary interpretation of Paul Newman in her "Icons" series, a tribute to figures who have left an indelible mark on popular culture. This work, crafted with oil on a 50x50 cm canvas, vividly exemplifies the artist's talent in merging figurative art with abstraction.

It's a portrait that transcends traditional boundaries of the genre, reaching a deeper understanding of both the individual and the icon. Every color pixel is meticulously placed, imparting a sense of movement and vitality that goes beyond the static nature of a conventional image.

The choice of colors, from cool shades of blue to the vivid tones of orange and yellow, along with the interplay of light and shadow, capture the energy and depth of Newman's gaze, reflecting the complexity of the man behind the icon and revealing the soul behind the symbol.

This piece is a tribute to Newman's enduring influence, an exploration of his legacy through the contemplative eye of the artist. The portrait is as much an exercise in admiration as it is a reflection on the ephemeral nature of fame and the persistence of character. Each stroke and vibrant color is a word in Cassa's visual narrative, a story that celebrates humanity in its most thrilling and complex form.

Cassa's work is a valuable addition to any collection, perfect for those seeking a piece that communicates depth, contemplation, and celebration of individuality through the medium of contemporary figurative art.

Catalogue number 195

Materials used:

oil colors and palette knives

Tags:
#contemporary art #contemporary artist #palette knife art #portrait painter #iconic art #expressionist portrait #artistic expressionism #artistic narrative #iconic artwork #paul newman portrait 

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An original figurative language through a research about color and the division of the visual space that derives from the pixel fragmentation of digital images. Color contrasts prevail, transmitting the... Read more

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