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Stephen Namara
The Migrator / oil on canvas

2017

$11,000
£8,356.67
€9,747.62
CA$15,757.09
A$15,985.06
CHF 9,092.16
MX$194,201.94
NOK 106,930.62
SEK 107,301.27
DKK 72,881.26

About the Item

'The Migrator' is a contemporary landscape with a jolt of urbana by way of tire tracks that abruptly end where the mountains meet the sea, in this classic Western highway scene featuring a migrating bird who has seemingly settled onto wires swinging into the picture plane. A rich, elegant palette of purple and blue with grey, green and gold - the visually compelling imagery is mysterious, and bridges nature with what is manmade. The oil on canvas painting is 48 x 60 inches. A strong and glorious landscape / seascape that compels a viewer to imagine a broader storyline. Singed and dated by the artist verso. Kenyan-born African American artist Stephen Namara, who is known for creating skillful drawings and paintings of people, still life objects, and contemporary landscapes, has been exhibiting in the U.S. since 1980 while evolving his unique style. His masterful drawing abilities, together with his involved research into his subjects, has enabled Namara to produce a highly acclaimed body of work that is held in major corporate, state, and university collections, and he is the recipient of numerous, important drawing prizes. Namara’s images are often autobiographical “snapshots” of moments in his life, and they speak directly to viewers without the need for words. The work provides space within which we can experience our own mental and emotional reactions to the images, forms, and movements, without the need for academic explanation. The non-narrative imagery that he employs enables our attention to dwell on the formal and material aspects of the art, and this encourages a reflective approach to our perceptions.
  • Creator:
    Stephen Namara (1953, Kenyan)
  • Creation Year:
    2017
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 48 in (121.92 cm)Width: 60 in (152.4 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Artist signed, dated and titled verso.
  • Gallery Location:
    Burlingame, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: FDNAMS0051stDibs: LU37532172863

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