Artist: Stephen Hansen
Title: Birds and Insects (Miro)
Medium: Acrylic/Paper Mache'
Dimensions: 24"h x 18"w
"Birds and Insects (Miro)" in the image is a vibrant, dynamic piece. The background of the artwork is a rich blue with abstract shapes and elements reminiscent of birds and bugs. These forms have bold, contrasting colors like red, white, and yellow creating a striking visual impact. In the center of the artwork, a three-dimensional wooden ladder extends downwards, creating a sense of depth and interaction between the two-dimensional and three-dimensional realms. A painter figure, dressed in a speckled white coveralls, is positioned on the ladder, painting one of the abstract shapes on the blue background, continuing the surreal and whimsical nature of the scene. The composition is playful and imaginative, blending elements of painting with mixed media to create an engaging and visually stimulating experience.