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Stephen Basso
Flight bright yellow background female black central figure myth and romance

2019

$3,400
£2,562.19
€2,996.55
CA$4,811.07
A$4,882.35
CHF 2,814.57
MX$59,116.79
NOK 32,668.31
SEK 33,017.71
DKK 22,401.16

About the Item

oil on canvas on heavy duty stretcher framing recommended but not required. By in large Basso is self taught. (after initially attending the School of Visual Arts taking evening courses for illustration he realized painting was his true passion) Seeking emotional honesty he looked to the work of several mentors such as Max Beckmann Willem de Kooning Marsden Hartley Diego Rivera artists that spoke to the human condition *ABOUT Stephen Basso Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fantasies. His whimsical works are alive with boundless imagination, wry wit and fearless color. His shrewd social observations often translate into eerily humorous figurative scenes and narratives. Mr. Basso’s works evoke a high level of inquiry. The fanciful, yet keenly observed characters are unpredictable and evocative. The viewer vacillates between surprise, delight, and consternation. A Brooklyn native, much of Basso's wildly imaginative artwork was inspired by travel to Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and especially Mexico. Basso is particularly drawn to Latin American art, channeling its mix of Western and African influences and imagery into his vibrant, often surrealistic work. Combining a New York and a Mexican sensibility, he says of his work, "There is a natural surreal quality to Mexico that can collide with its harsh realities. One might call it bittersweet. It is often bawdy, but rarely vulgar, and images are everywhere. Love, hate, fear desire and of course, humor, never go out of style.” And he adds, " I like mixing high ideals with American irreverence." The elements of mystery, escapism, and humor blended with reality define his art. It is of a personal nature consisting of a cast of characters that inhabit the stage between the extreme highs and lows of life, a state of limbo where dreamlike scenarios are often pulled back to the reality of daily existence. Of his process, Mr. Basso says, "The paintings and drawings begin with objects around my home and studio, photos from various sources, and people I know, have known, or have yet to meet."
  • Creator:
    Stephen Basso (1953, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2019
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 50 in (127 cm)Width: 32 in (81.28 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Medium:
    Paint,Oil,Canvas
  • Movement & Style:
    Symbolist
  • Period:
    2010-
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU133917071942

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