I love finding art at ARC and reinterpreting it.
20" x 16"
Title: The Secret Life of Renoir's Rowboat
This enchanting mixed-media intervention takes the serene, impressionistic world of a Renoir painting (likely The Skiff) and infuses it with unexpected, playful magic. The artwork is built upon a poster reproduction, transformed into a contemporary piece of surreal whimsy.
The scene is dramatically re-cast by the addition of a new passenger: a soft, fantastical bunny perched in the back of the distinctive red rowboat, acting as an unlikely, charming chaperone. The air is alive with a shower of brightly colored flower petals that are caught in a gentle breeze, creating a silent, celebratory moment.
Crucially, the impressionistic water surface captures and perfectly reflects the floating petals, adding an abstract, floral shimmer to the river's light. This piece fuses classical beauty with modern, surreal storytelling, creating a joyful, dreamlike narrative that invites the viewer to believe in the hidden, whimsical life of art.
Medium: Mixed-Media Intervention (Renoir Poster Print, Applied Drawing/Elements, Flowers/Petals)
Themes: Whimsy, Surrealism, Classical Art Reimagined, Secret Worlds
Key Visuals: Renoir's Red Skiff, Whimsical Bunny, Floating/Reflected Flower Petals
I love finding art at ARC and reinterpreting it.
20" x 16"
Title: The Secret Life of Renoir's Rowboat
This enchanting mixed-media intervention takes the serene, impressionistic world of a Renoir painting (likely The Skiff) and infuses it with unexpected, playful magic. The artwork is built upon a poster reproduction, transformed into a contemporary piece of surreal whimsy.
The scene is dramatically re-cast by the addition of a new passenger: a soft, fantastical bunny perched in the back of the distinctive red rowboat, acting as an unlikely, charming chaperone. The air is alive with a shower of brightly colored flower petals that are caught in a gentle breeze, creating a silent, celebratory moment.
Crucially, the impressionistic water surface captures and perfectly reflects the floating petals, adding an abstract, floral shimmer to the river's light. This piece fuses classical beauty with modern, surreal storytelling, creating a joyful, dreamlike narrative that invites the viewer to believe in the hidden, whimsical life of art.
Medium: Mixed-Media Intervention (Renoir Poster Print, Applied Drawing/Elements, Flowers/Petals)
Themes: Whimsy, Surrealism, Classical Art Reimagined, Secret Worlds
Key Visuals: Renoir's Red Skiff, Whimsical Bunny, Floating/Reflected Flower Petals
