The City Rises, 2013

Original PMS large surrealist oil painting on wooden panel, framed — 24" x 48" and 26" x 50" (framed)

This painting was previously part of my private collection and has not been available to purchase until now. It now comes with a simple black frame. It is a partial self-portrait, but more so an existential human scream to the forces rising around and against us. The city is beautiful, but almost factory-like rising in the background. The colours are inspired by the works of Miró and morph from a city skyline into a beautiful pattern that surrounds the figure that shouts up into the sky. It is almost a cry for help and a call to action at the same time. I believe the theme is more relevant than ever these days with all of the turmoil around us. The only way to make change is to get fed up and lead by example.

Note: This painting has been cleaned and varnished to bring out the original colour and to protect the painting. This was the painting that inspired my collection of poetry and paintings "The City Will Rise" that you can find on my website.

This painting is signed on the front, framed and ready to hang. It ships in a cardboard box and includes my Certificate of Authenticity.