Guernica Revisited

2023

50x70

Oil on Canvas

This oil painting is a striking blend of representation and abstraction, depicting a double exposure of museum goers viewing Picasso's iconic Guernica at the Reina Sofia in Spain, overlaid with vibrant street graffiti in pinks and blues. The overlapping images create a compelling juxtaposition that leans toward abstraction, with the bold colors and forms of the graffiti blending and interacting with the more representational figures in Guernica. The use of double exposure adds an extra layer of meaning and depth to the painting, as the figures in Guernica emerge from the bright abstract layers of graffiti. The painting invites the viewer to consider the relationship between the timeless art of the past and the contemporary world depicted.