Shelf Obsessions I art00186017

Shelf Obsessions I art00186017Size: 21 x 16 in. Shelf Obsessions I is a 17" x 12" mixed media work that reflects The Connor Brothers playful interrogation of truth, nostalgia and contemporary culture. A row of slender book spines is arranged with careful casualness, their muted greens, reds and creams recalling the patterned covers of mid century paperbacks. Each title is an invented aphorism, blending humour with melancholy: Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Wineholder, Afternoon

"The Product of Kitchen Discos" reflects Ellis's penchant for using the human face as a canvas for experimentation

These ethereal strokes trace out curvy forms which invite a plethora of interpretations

suspended in a swirling field of planetary forms and galactic light

Rubinstein’s mastery lies in his ability to merge technical innovation with poetic resonance

The colour palette is subtle yet profound

A dense forest of silver birches stretches towards a hazy golden sky

'Sacre-Bleu' draws you into a bustling Parisian street scene with the iconic Eiffel Tower gracefully towering in the background

The dog's eyes peek out from behind the towering snack

an original collage piece by the acclaimed artist Robin Coleman

clean line where the bright

"Never The Easy Mark" stands as more than just an artwork

Below this captivating scene lies the text: "WHEN I'M GOOD I'M VERY GOOD