Painting by Sherry McCourt 311 Artworks Sold

Suitcase of Memories

Oil, Other

64cm (W) x 78cm (H) x 6cm (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included
A$950

Artwork Description

When using vintage materials, I aim to respect what they used to be, but give them a contemporary life. Old photos from EBay are great inspiration. I look for shapes (such as the photo that helps make the sleeve) and humorous vignettes (the two men wearing tin pots on their heads whispering in her ear). It's not just the painting that makes this work interesting, it's all the individual stories that surround her. It's a bit sad that family photos are no longer wanted, but it's an opportunity for me to let them be a part of social history in this way. Please note the timber frame depth- it's a bit deeper than usual.

Artist Bio

Artist Statement
After painting as a full time artist for the past 15 years, I've decided to just leave some previous works available here as prints only. No originals. It is unfortunately no longer financially viable to try and sell original work on this site when my returns after two recent increases in commission from BT, increases in shipping, material costs etc mean my actual proceeds from a sale are quite small. Thanks to my collectors and followers these past years. I wish you all the very best.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, University of Toronto, Canada
Bachelor of Education, University of Toronto, Canada