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Armagedon

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Last updated: 30 Dec 2024

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Art Genres > Genre (scenes of everyday life)

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Title of Artwork

Armagedon

Year of Creation

2018

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Tools

Digital

Medium

Adobe Fresco

Genre

Cartoon

Style

Impressionism

Brief Description

Watching our first DVDs

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1. Medium: Digital painting (created using Adobe Fresco and Tablet)

2. Shapes and objects: Sofa, three human figures, large TV or screen, wooden cabinets or shelving, movie poster (Armageddon)

3. Colours: Orange sofa, beige/brown wooden furniture, yellow walls, figures in blue, red, and light blue clothing, black TV screen with colorful movie poster

4. Narrative: This digital artwork depicts a cozy domestic scene centered around a family watching television together. The composition is dominated by a large orange sofa on which three figures are seated - likely a parent and two children. They are facing a sizeable TV or screen that displays what appears to be a poster for the movie "Armageddon". The room is filled with wooden cabinets or shelving units, giving it a warm, lived-in feel. This piece captures a moment of shared family time, possibly movie night, highlighting the role of media in modern family bonding. The artist has skillfully balanced the intimate family scene with the larger-than-life presence of the movie poster, creating an interesting juxtaposition between the personal and the cinematic. The warm colors and casual postures of the figures evoke a sense of comfort and familiarity.

5. Original Artist: While this is an original composition by Mehrdad Fahimi, the style and subject matter are reminiscent of the works of British artist David Hockney, particularly his interior scenes from the 1960s and 70s. Hockney is known for his bold use of color and his exploration of domestic spaces and personal relationships. However, Fahimi's focus on media consumption and the specific cultural reference (the Armageddon poster) give this piece its unique, contemporary 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.

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artwork

Created At

28 May 2023