The City (pink/orange) Painting

Before my parents and I moved to NJ in the early 70s we lived in the Hell's Kitchen area of NYC. My parents still worked in the city so we didn't move far, and I still commuted every day to hang out with my babysitter, a jolly old Irish longshoreman named Pat Flannery who was our neighbor in our old building. I spent my days bar hopping with Pat, sitting on torn stools, drinking Shirley Temples, counting as many old mosaic floor tiles as I could in our little smoke-filled dives. Outside, I was mesmerized by the crowded sidewalks and the endless rows of layered and torn billboards decorated with graffiti. Having parents in show business, the exuberantly designed billboards were always a particular favorite of the young artist in me. Peaking through the background of this painting are ads for musicals and plays that I’ve torn from the New York Times. The foreground depicts tangled figures in movement which represent the busy streets of NYC. I also used layers of joint compound, acrylics, latex, spray paint, artists’ crayons and pencils, etc. to somewhat portray the feel of the Hell’s Kitchen that I remember as a kid. This painting is a diptych- 2 panels of 48"x24". It's on a thin, pressed, hardboard which is mounted to a hand built supporting frame. Black finishing nails are exposed, edges are finished, both pieces are wired. It is completely ready to hang. In addition to materials listed, I also used joint compound and torn pieces of newspaper (specifically broadway show ads from the New York Times) It's has many rich layers and textures, and is finished in several layers of semi-gloss polycrylic. Please allow a week to package prior to shipping, as I must build a custom crate.Thank you!

Multi-paneled Painting:Acrylic on Wood

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:48 W x 48 H x 1.8 D in

Number of Panels:2

Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.