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Painting, Oil on Canvas
Size: 84 W x 60 H x 2 D in
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This life size figure painting was inspired by my friendship with a woman called Isabel. We met during a performance art project some time ago. The dark romanticism of the turn of the century Symbolists always appealed to me - having travelled to Vienna and Brussels and I knew from the beginning I wanted to make the painting confrontational and otherworldly. In real life, the painting is large and imposing. It was exhibited at a large gallery in the North of England called Dean Clough. At the preview event it was fun to observe how the public reacted. I saw many men in particular sharply look away from the painting, as if they couldn't make 'eye contact.' I wondered what secrets people hold and the lengths people go to to hide these secrets? Isabel is being lifted by crows, appearing to levitate, upon a seven pointed star - representing the divine goddess. Isabel lives in a temple in India now - having committed to the practice of elevating her own consciousness.
Painting:Oil on Canvas
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:84 W x 60 H x 2 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:Yes
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Ben Johnson is an oil painter working from a studio based in Leeds West Yorkshire UK. After receiving a first at university for a dissertation on the philosophy of existentialism in relation to Alberto Giacometti - I rented a studio, teaching myself how to paint over 15 years; while working in adult mental health for the NHS. Co-curated an exhibition at Dean Clough gallery in Halifax - just before the pandemic. I also work as a counsellor and in a survivor led crisis house. I train as a psychotherapist on a post-grad. Happy to arrange studio visits and open to commissions. Work from life and photos. Portraits and metaphysical dream-like imagery. Had a solo exhibition in August 2023 which received great feedback from the public. Working towards another exhibition for this year.
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