SOAK (2024) Original Oil Painting by Ben Stephenson

This painting evolved as part of a series exploring the interplay between the organic and the elemental.

The figure's graceful, abstracted forms merge with the vibrant hues of the sky, creating a dynamic contrast between the cool, tranquil blues of the water and the fiery, enveloping oranges of the background.

By incorporating locally-sourced natural pigments, such as the vivid Cempasuchil (Mexican Marigold), Stephenson grounds the work in the rich cultural tradition and natural landscape of Oaxaca. The painting becomes a meditation on transformation and connection, reflecting the fluidity of both the natural world and the human experience.

Materials used:

Oil paint and natural pigments on canvas

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 74 x 105 x 4cm (unframed) / 74 x 105cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the back
• Style: Geometric
• Subject: Nudes and erotic