Thursday, August 10, 2017

Dancing Man

Oil on canvas 91 x 62cm
This painting is based on a small plastic toy which has a solar panel.  When the sunlight hits him he dances from side to side so vigorously he sets up a clacking noise.  He quietens down as the sun moves.  I believe the toy was merchandising for a movie named 'Nightmare at Christmas'.
It reminds me of the Mexican 'day of the dead' dolls.  Hence, with the plastic flowers and skull like head, I though the Dancing Man was a fun subject for still life.

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