A man in a striped shirt is lying on a gingham picnic blanket with an arm over his face. His backpack, an open book, a bague… A man in a striped shirt is lying on a gingham picnic blanket with an arm over his face. His backpack, an open book, a bague… A man in a striped shirt is lying on a gingham picnic blanket with an arm over his face. His backpack, an open book, a bague… A man in a striped shirt is lying on a gingham picnic blanket with an arm over his face. His backpack, an open b… — edge view A man in a striped shirt is lying on a gingham picnic blanket with an arm over his face. His backpack, an open book… — detail A man in a striped shirt is lying on a gingham picnic blanket with an arm over his face. His backpack, an op… — shown hanging
A man in a striped shirt is lying on a gingham picnic blanket with an arm over his face. His backpack, an open book, a bague…
A man in a striped shirt is lying on a gingham picnic blanket with an arm over his face. His backpack, an open book, a bague…
A man in a striped shirt is lying on a gingham picnic blanket with an arm over his face. His backpack, an open book, a bague…
A man in a striped shirt is lying on a gingham picnic blanket with an arm over his face. His backpack, an open b… — edge view
A man in a striped shirt is lying on a gingham picnic blanket with an arm over his face. His backpack, an open book… — detail
A man in a striped shirt is lying on a gingham picnic blanket with an arm over his face. His backpack, an op… — shown hanging
Painting by Jhoanna Monte 22 Artworks Sold

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Artwork Description

On my walks through a park close to work, I see other office workers walking, visitors taking photos of the expansive gardens, groups playing soccer. Mostly I see singles / couples / families leisurely enjoying a meal or a snack or a book or music on picnic blankets sprawled out on the green grass, and I think about what a treat it is to be able to do that in the middle of a work day :-)

So this is how this painting has come about. It's a bit tongue-in-cheek, but I do value the flexibility of hybrid working in this post-pandemic age. He might be having his lunch break (although wine in the middle of the day and in a public place is an interesting choice) or needing some time out after a difficult day. As always, there's lots of colour in this painting because I wanted to convey a sense of enjoyment in the moment. I started using more outlines in my "The Unlikely" series and brought that across as well, hoping to make some parts really pop. It's also on a larger canvas, which allowed me to paint more loosely than I normally would.

A matte varnish has been applied to this painting. (as I do for all of my paintings). I've tried my best to provide clear and accurate photos of this work, but please note that colour nuances may not be captured perfectly by digital media and vary from screen to screen.

More photos of this artwork available on my Instagram: @jhoannamonteart.

Artist Bio
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Jhoanna Monte 136 artworks | 21 Sold

I create art as a hobby, both to completely disconnect from my corporate job and to reconnect with my inner child who loved to draw, design, imagine and make. I’m self-taught, with a love for the different modern western art movements that occurred between the late 1800s and in to the first half of the 20th century.

My intention when I paint is not to achieve realism, but to bring the viewer into the painting to experience a fleeting, yet common human feeling, thought or observation - a familiarity to remind us that we're not alone in our experiences. To express this, I like to play with colour and loose brushstrokes, and be open to a range of styles from landscapes and figurative paintings, to still lifes and abstraction.

After completing a Masters Degree in Art History in 2020 I realised that there are so many other kinds and styles of art that inspire me and for which I hope to continue studying and reflecting in my own practice. I aim to learn something new with everything I create, which is what motivates me to continue to make art.

You can find more on my Instagram @jhoannamonteart

Commissions
Jhoanna's studio is in Melbourne