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The Clasp Painting
Ghana
Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 117 W x 88 H x 2 D in
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About The Artwork
I got inspired by the famous Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer painting “The Clasp”. His masterful use of light and colors and talks the important cultural artifacts that provides insight into the life and times. So my painting, I took the phrase “lovebirds” which represents two people in love. The origin of the phrase “lovebirds” came from a species of small parrots that are very fond of their mate. They get their name from the strong affection they show for their partner often sitting next to them almost or all the time. The story of lovebirds is a beautiful one. It is said that when a male lovebird finds a mate, he will court her by bringing her food and performing a dance. Once the female accepts his advances, they will become inseparable and spend most of their time together. They will even sleep next to each other and groom each other's feathers. The lovebirds' story is a reflection of human character. Just like lovebirds, humans also crave companionship and affection. We seek out relationships that bring us joy and comfort, and we strive to build strong bonds with those we love. However, just like lovebirds, humans can also experience heartbreak and loss. When a lovebird loses its mate, it can become depressed and even die of a broken heart. Similarly, humans can also experience grief and sadness when they lose someone they love. Overall, the story of lovebirds teaches us about the importance of love and companionship in our lives. It reminds us to cherish the relationships we have and to appreciate the love and affection that others bring into our lives. The most important reason to buy a painting like "The Clasp" is because it brings joy and beauty into your life. Owning a piece of art that you love and appreciate can enhance your living space and provide a source of inspiration and contemplation. Whether you are a serious collector or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of art, "The Clasp" is a painting that is sure to delight and captivate.
Details & Dimensions
Painting:Acrylic on Canvas
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:117 W x 88 H x 2 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:No
Packaging:Ships Rolled in a Tube
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Handling:Ships rolled in a tube. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines.
Ships From:Ghana.
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Mfum Eugene, born 1997 in Dunkwa Offin in the Central region of Ghana, is a contemporary Ghanaian artist with an active studio in Takoradi and Kumasi. He is currently a final year student at Takoradi Technical University, A graduate of Higher National Diploma in Painting, which he is pursuing a Bachelor of Technology Industrial Painting and Design (Studio Practice) . He developed the aptitude and Creativity for the execution of everyday contemporary art in various media ranging from wet to dry. He is fascinated by trading. This fascination with trading in particular has led him to explore different techniques using conventional and unconventional objects like round wooden tray to produce Market women– like impressions of varied tonal structures on round wooden tray. With this idea, through my work He is incorporating the wooden tray as a base or substrate for my work. His making process is integral to his practice. His artworks mainly examines basic economy and capitalist intentionality. His works also revolve around the cultural, political affiliations, and growth documentation of social. With every effect from his painting process, he explores the notion of efforts of market women towards the development of the economy. He also leverages on creative play in his working process. He likes painting abstract, and neo-impressionism which some have been posted on his page but he’s currently exploring more by painting market women on flat wooden tray which will be posted soon.
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