"Girl in a Box, Girl in Cherry Silk" 2006 Original composition Oil Painting on stretched Belgium linen.
Detail View of "Girl
in a Box, Girl in Cherry Silk"
Retail Price, $10,000.00
"Girl in a Box,
Girl in Cherry Silk" 2006
24" x 36" oil on linen, by San Francisco Bay Area Artist Riki R Nelson
one of a kind,
original composition oil painting
(girl in a box
copyright
2010)--
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About the creation of "Girl in a Box, Girl in Cherry Silk":
Like all of the bar paintings I have done, this piece is based on an actual place and occurrence. It is from a photo shoot I did at "The 180" (now closed) a very upscale bar and restaurant that had a secret life after 11:00 at night..
Back in the studio I changed elements, and used still life set ups to create a sense of dimension and realism, but the bar is as it was, and the essence of the scene, is there. As an artist, I have my own vision, that is separate from the actual photo, the intangible elements that defy words, but can only be expressed - hopefully- with imagery.
After the upscale trendy "180" restaurant closed, two large panels in the wall of the lounge would pull aside, and there would be a girl in lingerie, inside a glass box.
I found the contrast between the upscale beautiful people atmosphere, and the seamy scene in the background an ironic and interesting metaphor.
I wanted this painting to be much more then the sum of it's parts, and to have a haunting quality.
In this painting I used classical painting techniques, this piece took months to complete.
For more insight or information into this piece please contact me directly.
"Girl in a Box, Girl in Cherry Silk"
24" x 36" oil on linen, by Artist Riki R Nelson
one of
a kind, original composition oil painting (girl
in a box copyright 2010)
for
information about this piece : 408 623 3544 (northern California USA)
artcontacts@riki-arts.com
A one of a kind, original composition oil painting by R.R. Nelson
for information about this piece : 408 623 3544
artcontacts@riki-arts.com
Artist Riki R Nelson is a modern realist oil painter located in Los Gatos California