Last updated: 30 Dec 2024
Green Sofa
2018
Digital
Adobe Fresco
Cartoon
Impressionism
Keys hidden underneath the sofa in Donbelid.
1. Medium: Digital painting (created using Adobe Fresco and Tablet)
2. Shapes and objects: Male figure, large green armchair, smaller green ottoman or footstool, red carpet or floor, yellow walls, window or picture frame, orange door
3. Colours: Blue shirt on the figure, green armchair and ottoman, red carpet/floor, yellow walls, orange door
4. Narrative: This digital artwork depicts an interior domestic scene with a focus on a single male figure interacting with a large, somewhat disproportionate green armchair. The man, dressed in a blue shirt, appears to be adjusting or examining the chair, which dominates the composition. The oversized nature of the chair creates a surreal, almost Alice in Wonderland-like quality to the scene. A smaller green ottoman or footstool sits nearby, echoing the chair's color. The red floor or carpet provides a stark contrast to the green furniture, while the yellow walls and orange door add warmth to the space. There's a sense of the ordinary made extraordinary through the exaggerated proportions of the furniture. This piece seems to explore themes of domestic life, the relationship between humans and their living spaces, and perhaps the outsized importance we sometimes place on material possessions. The playful distortion of scale invites the viewer to reconsider their perception of everyday objects.
5. Original Artist: While this is an original work by Mehrdad Fahimi, the style and subject matter are reminiscent of the works of British artist David Hockney, particularly his interior scenes. Hockney is known for his bold use of color and his exploration of domestic spaces, often playing with perspective and scale. However, Fahimi's more exaggerated proportions and focus on a single piece of furniture give this piece its unique character. Hockney's works can be found in major collections worldwide, including the Tate Gallery in London and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
Details
Type
artwork
Created At
28 May 2023