This painting is called "The Singing Butler", by Jack Vettriano. I discovered a different version of this painting by Banksy, a year ago, and absolutely loved it. The entire scene is perfectly crafted. The dancers are in such a strange setting, which is immediately offsetting and intriguing to the viewer. They're outside, and there is nothing on the horizon. The ground seems to have water on it, as though it has just rained, and it looks as though it is a solid floor. This strange setting is set even further out of context with the presence of the maid and the butler. I love the technique, the lighting, the colors, all of it.
This painting is my inspiration for my first project.
I am especially intrigued by the image of two people dancing together. My first piece is a small acrylic painting on canvas of the dancers in this painting. I don't have a comprehensive project formed yet. I know that I would like to work with the image of the dancers. I plan to use paint and image transfers. At some point, I would like to paint the dancers on an image of a modern day setting.
Annie, even though you feel like you don't have a concrete plan mapped out, this is a great starting point. I encourage you to do as much experimenting as possible now. Do you have an image of the Banksy piece? I'd love to see it. I think it would help me understand how your painting will be different from this image.
ReplyDeleteAlso, you're a dancer. Do you think that also helped you connect with the painting or is that not a significant part of it? Just curious!
Anne, I am interested in anything that involves Banksy because I am a huge fan. Have you seen "Exit through the gift shop." A fascinating film. I am looking forward to what you create this year!
ReplyDeleteAnnie, I just ran across this article about Banksy. http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/graffiti-artists-deface-banksy-artwork-east-side-article-1.1476932
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Thank you for the comments! I'll have to post the Banksy version of this painting. Ms. Slaughter, I definitely am intrigued by the dancers because I love dance. I love Vettriano's work because he focuses on twentieth century scenes of people, and I've always been drawn to art that tells stories of people. He frequently has images of dance too. Mr. Calos, I am also a huge fan of Banksy! I have not seen "Exit through the gift shop", but I've heard of it a number of times, and I would really like to see it.
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