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Apotheosis of Hercules | Oil And Acrylic Painting in Paintings by Sally K. Smith Artist. Item composed of synthetic compatible with boho and japandi style
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Sally K. Smith Artist

Apotheosis of Hercules - Paintings

Price $6,800

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Shipping: FedEx 5-10 days
Estimated Arrival: May 15, 2024

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Reclaimed Materials

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DimensionsWeight
48H x 48W x 75D in
121.92H x 121.92W x 190.5D cm
6.8 kg
15 lb

This oil painting merges the traditional Japanese Yagasuri pattern with a rococo painting. The bottom layer of the painting is based on the Apotheosis of Hercules, the ceiling painted by Francois Lemoyne at Versailles. Another layer of this painting is the Japanese arrow pattern, also called Yagasuri. These two layers oscillate in space and time, to create a painting that is conceptual, playful and painterly.

Item Apotheosis of Hercules
Created by Sally K. Smith Artist
As seen in Creator's Studio, Berkeley, CA
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Sally K. Smith Artist
Meet the Creator

Sally K. Smith Artist

Berkeley, CA

Wescover creator since 2020
Oil paint is a partner in my artistic process.

I live and work in Berkeley, California.

I create charcoal from unique materials such as money, food, documents and plants. These materials have meanings that I can integrate into a drawing or painting. I have developed methods for applying these unconventional charcoals to surfaces. Sometimes I will use found objects as templates. Often these relate to the meaning of a piece. Most of my charcoal pieces are minimalist and conceptual. Some revolve only around pattern or gesture. The materials become a partner in my artistic process.

Many of my large oil paintings explore patterns. I majored in music and have always been drawn to patterns and variations. Oil painting is my preferred medium because I can make the paint feel expressive and not mechanical. My patterns are largely freehand and evolve as I create them. By remaining flexible with my intentions I can decide which elements of a pattern should move forward.

I also create figurative paintings. These are tethered in the world around us. I build up my paintings with several layers. Many of my marks are ambiguous and contain elements from different layers. This creates a vibration and uncertainty that engages the viewer. I like my figurative paintings to hover between the real and the dream. As such, old photos and movies often provide inspiration. I also paint many landscapes related to travel.