Artist: Stephen Hansen
Title: Early Sunday Morning (Hopper)
Medium: Acrylic/Paper Mache'
Dimensions: 20"h x 34"w
"Early Sunday Morning" features a reimagining of Hopper's painting of the same title. It features a row of storefronts on a street, set against a clear blue sky. The buildings have a classic urban feel with red brick facades and large windows outlined in green trim. The second story features several uniformly spaced windows with yellow and dark green curtains. On the ground floor, shop windows are visible with distinctly painted yellow and brick-red awnings. Centrally positioned in the composition is a figure dressed in a paint-splattered outfit, standing on scaffolding while painting a barber pole with red, white, and blue stripes. The figure holds a paintbrush and is surrounded by paint cans, emphasizing the act of creating the scene. The artwork blends everyday urban architecture with a whimsical element through the presence of the painter, creating a lively yet serene street scene.