Animal (after de Chirico and Henson)
Pairing:
Piazza d'Italia by Giorgio de Chirico
Image of Muppet named Animal created by Jim Henson
Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 24" x 30"
Artist's Insights:
Q. It would appear the Piazza d'Italia was lonely before Animal arrived.
A. Yes, actually I concentrated on the architectural aspects of the original. I did not include the sculpture of Ariadne nor the depiction of two men standing nearby. I especially liked the way Animal's left foot reaches the roof of the building to the right and how all the circular shapes in his drum set contrast with the stark diagonal lines which find their vantage point at the top of the majestic edifice in the center. Being a drummer myself, I have to say that painting "Animal (after de Chirico and Henson)" was a special treat for me.
Piazza d'Italia by Giorgio de Chirico
Image of Muppet named Animal created by Jim Henson
Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 24" x 30"
Artist's Insights:
Q. It would appear the Piazza d'Italia was lonely before Animal arrived.
A. Yes, actually I concentrated on the architectural aspects of the original. I did not include the sculpture of Ariadne nor the depiction of two men standing nearby. I especially liked the way Animal's left foot reaches the roof of the building to the right and how all the circular shapes in his drum set contrast with the stark diagonal lines which find their vantage point at the top of the majestic edifice in the center. Being a drummer myself, I have to say that painting "Animal (after de Chirico and Henson)" was a special treat for me.