North vs South vs East vs West, 2023
Oil on canvas
A symbolic confrontation of directions, forces, and inner geography.
Available via gallery: trart.eu
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Padgett's work is a contemporary reinterpretation of Van Gogh's iconic Almond Blossoms. Padgett meticulously recreates Van Gogh's composition, but introduces a significant element: the inclusion of 14 numbered glass containers, each holding a single almond blossom branch. This addition transforms the original's celebration of new life and hope into a commentary on artificiality, preservation, and the commodification of nature. The numbered containers suggest a scientific or cataloging approach, contrasting with the emotional intensity of Van Gogh's brushstrokes. The work explores themes of replication, authenticity, and the tension between the natural world and human intervention.
14. Blossoming Almond Branch a Glass 2017 by Anthony D. Padgett, 2017, Private Collection
After Van Gogh painting, 1888, Arles. Part of series: "A Year With Vincent."
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Medium: Acrylic on canvas
200 x 200 cm (78 3/4 x 78 3/4 in)
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Doublethink.
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🖼️🌟This painting emerged as a beacon of light in a dark time—a gentle reminder to embrace the bright and beautiful, and to connect with our inner strength, no matter what unfolds in the world around us.
”Anima Lucis”
Acrylics and texture on canvas.
54 x 65 cm.
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