Stewart Shuker
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Acrylic on canvas, stretched and ready to hang.

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"Frida's Vision," this piece is a vibrant homage to the spirit of Frida Kahlo, capturing her essence through a modern lens. At the heart of this acrylic painting is the unmistakable gaze of Kahlo, her eyes a window to a soul that defied norms and embraced individuality. Her signature unibrow and piercing eyes are framed by a riot of colors and patterns, a nod to her Mexican heritage and her own use of bold imagery in art.

The canvas is alive with the energy of nature, a hallmark of Kahlo's work, where lush botanicals and fauna symbolize growth and resilience. The presence of dripping paint gives a contemporary twist, reflecting the tears and pain that Kahlo expressed through her art, turning suffering into beauty.

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Acrylic paint on stretched double thick canvas.

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People & Portrait Art, Celebrity Art, Women Art
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Morning Rush" draws inspiration from a medley of global and cultural influences. The background is a rich, expressive homage to the work of Jean-Michel Basquiat, featuring a textured and vibrant canvas that bursts with a raw energy akin to his famous neo-expressionist works. Abstract marks, cryptic symbols, and scrawled text create a complex tapestry that speaks to the layered, often chaotic urban experience. Dominating the composition is the central figure of a scooter, its form a familiar sight on the streets of Asia, conveying the ubiquity and necessity of such transportation in daily city life. The scooter is depicted with a level of detail and affection, its bright yellow presence a beacon of motion and activity against the dense backdrop. The sticker motif that adorns the scooter in the painting is a direct translation from a sticker seen on a friend's modified scooter, bringing a personal and authentic touch to the work. This element introduces a narrative of personalization and street culture, where vehicles become canvases for self-expression. Overall, "Morning Rush" is a celebration of street aesthetics, drawing from the energy of Basquiat's artistic legacy, the cultural fabric of Asian cityscapes, and the personal narratives that emerge from subcultures of modification and customization. It's a dialogue between the personal and the public, the improvised and the crafted, played out on the canvas in vivid acrylic.Urban Aspiration" is a textured artwork on canvas, predominantly in shades of grey with a stark black image and vibrant pink text. The background is layered with grey paint that appears to run and drip down the canvas, creating a sense of movement and depth. Central to the piece is a meticulously hand-painted chimpanzee, its fur rendered in contrasting black and white, giving it a lifelike presence. The chimp is seated, holding a spray can directed towards the top of the canvas. Above the chimpanzee, in large, expressive lettering, the phrase "#Follow Your Dreams" is sprayed in a bright pink hue. The paint for the lettering shows signs of running, contributing to the overall feeling of fluidity within the piece. Around the chimp and text, one can notice splatters and smaller symbols in the same grey as the background, giving the impression of a wall marked by time and various interactions. The artwork evokes a gritty, urban atmosphere, blending the rawness of street art with a poignant message of ambition and hope. The contrast between the grey tones and the bright pink, along with the lifelike quality of the chimpanzee, creates a striking visual that is both compelling and accessible.Abstract forms resembling gears, chains, and other mechanical components are layered across the canvas, some smoothly blended with a palette knife, others sharply delineated with a paint pen, creating a varied texture that invites the viewer to a tactile experience. The word 'DEUS' is prominently displayed in the upper portion, its lettering styled to resonate with the mechanical theme. Darker sections at the bottom balance the composition, giving it a grounded feel, while dotted patterns throughout suggest a meticulous attention to detail, reminiscent of precision engineering.A painting titled "Solar Antlers," featuring a figure with closed eyes and an upward gaze, evoking a sense of aspiration or contemplation. The figure is crowned with abstract, branching shapes reminiscent of stag antlers painted in bold yellow, which starkly contrast against the textured gray background. The paint is applied with a palette knife, giving the surface a tactile, layered quality, with visible streaks and a dynamic mix of thick and thin applications. Additional techniques include flicked splashes and intentional paint runs that add an element of street art aesthetic to the piece.
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