Super Chief Painting

In Alan Wellikoff's boyhood imagination, the cars of the 1950s could be seen as monumental vessels, or enormous, compound-curved creatures capable of traversing vast continents in jig time. Alternatively, his mind envisioned them as mammoth military machines, covered in WW II livery and carrying armies toward imagined battlefields. For the artist, the top of each dashboard represented the bridge of these giants, while their hood ornaments stood ready as escape and excursion vehicles. In an era where such things as hood ornaments have become rare, Alan's collection of antique ones connects to the whimsical realms of his youth, while keeping a place in his artistic imagination. Among these treasures that of the '50s Pontiac, featuring the image of its noble looking and eponymous chief. The juxtaposition of an Indian adorning a mid-century American car reflects the artist's web of interests and influences. Wellikoff's appreciation for the Japanese aesthetic of "Wabi-Sabi" that finds beauty in the worn and aged, adds another layer of complexity to his art. The idea that rusted and weathered elements can possess unique allure resonates in his work, transforming, as in the case of "Super Chief," the image of an abandoned '50s automobile into a collective symbol of both US history and strength in the face of overwhelming odds. But even these, the artwork also tells us, will eventually succumb to the temporal nature of all things. "Super Chief" has been praised by Redditt for its "exceptional color harmony, bold lines, and striking contrast." This acclaim underscores Wellikoff's success in translating his imaginative visions into artworks that resonate with viewers.

Painting:Oil on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:20 W x 16 H x 0.5 D in

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