PAUL P. "COCK ROCK" WATERCOLOR, 2000
Paul P. (b. 1977) is a Canadian artist best known for his sensual figurative works that explore themes of intimacy, memory and identity. He is currently represented by Maureen Paley (London) and has exhibited across Canada and the globe.
The artist's aesthetic and subject matter references both late 19th-century portraiture and pre-AIDS pornography. His subjects range from the anonymous young men in adult magazines to his friends, lovers, and family.
Paul P. works primarily with watercolor and oil paint, using these mediums to capture erotic moments or longing as if suspended in memory. His aesthetic fluctuates between illustration and expressionism, resulting in an evocative and dynamic visual language that extends to a spectrum of subject matter.
"Cock Rock" presents a tightly cropped profile of a young man, his gaze fixed forward as he opens his mouth, stretching his tongue between his fingertips..or exaggeratedly consuming a candy. The scene is amplified by a warm saffron backdrop that complements his cranberry stained cheeks. A playful and provocative sexuality infuses the scene with the subject's flushed complexion suggesting a playful desire.
Paul P.'s work was included in the 2014 Whitney Biennial and can be found in the permanent collections of several public collections including the MoMA (NYC), the Art Gallery of Ontario (Toronto), the Glenbow Museum (Calgary), and the Brooklyn Museum.
Click here to see another Paul P. portrait from the same period.
Questions about this piece? Contact us or call +1.416.704.1720
Visit our Toronto gallery on Thursdays or by appointment.
"Cock Rock"
2000
Watercolor on paper
Signed, dated, and titled by the artist verso.
12.25"H 9.25"W (work)
13.75"H 11"W (framed)
Very good condition
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PAUL P. "COCK ROCK" WATERCOLOR, 2000
Paul P. (b. 1977) is a Canadian artist best known for his sensual figurative works that explore themes of intimacy, memory and identity. He is currently represented by Maureen Paley (London) and has exhibited across Canada and the globe.
The artist's aesthetic and subject matter references both late 19th-century portraiture and pre-AIDS pornography. His subjects range from the anonymous young men in adult magazines to his friends, lovers, and family.
Paul P. works primarily with watercolor and oil paint, using these mediums to capture erotic moments or longing as if suspended in memory. His aesthetic fluctuates between illustration and expressionism, resulting in an evocative and dynamic visual language that extends to a spectrum of subject matter.
"Cock Rock" presents a tightly cropped profile of a young man, his gaze fixed forward as he opens his mouth, stretching his tongue between his fingertips..or exaggeratedly consuming a candy. The scene is amplified by a warm saffron backdrop that complements his cranberry stained cheeks. A playful and provocative sexuality infuses the scene with the subject's flushed complexion suggesting a playful desire.
Paul P.'s work was included in the 2014 Whitney Biennial and can be found in the permanent collections of several public collections including the MoMA (NYC), the Art Gallery of Ontario (Toronto), the Glenbow Museum (Calgary), and the Brooklyn Museum.
Click here to see another Paul P. portrait from the same period.
Questions about this piece? Contact us or call +1.416.704.1720
Visit our Toronto gallery on Thursdays or by appointment.
"Cock Rock"
2000
Watercolor on paper
Signed, dated, and titled by the artist verso.
12.25"H 9.25"W (work)
13.75"H 11"W (framed)
Very good condition
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Paul P. (b. 1977) is a Canadian artist best known for his sensual figurative works that explore themes of intimacy, memory and identity. He is currently represented by Maureen Paley (London) and has exhibited across Canada and the globe.
The artist's aesthetic and subject matter references both late 19th-century portraiture and pre-AIDS pornography. His subjects range from the anonymous young men in adult magazines to his friends, lovers, and family.
Paul P. works primarily with watercolor and oil paint, using these mediums to capture erotic moments or longing as if suspended in memory. His aesthetic fluctuates between illustration and expressionism, resulting in an evocative and dynamic visual language that extends to a spectrum of subject matter.
"Cock Rock" presents a tightly cropped profile of a young man, his gaze fixed forward as he opens his mouth, stretching his tongue between his fingertips..or exaggeratedly consuming a candy. The scene is amplified by a warm saffron backdrop that complements his cranberry stained cheeks. A playful and provocative sexuality infuses the scene with the subject's flushed complexion suggesting a playful desire.
Paul P.'s work was included in the 2014 Whitney Biennial and can be found in the permanent collections of several public collections including the MoMA (NYC), the Art Gallery of Ontario (Toronto), the Glenbow Museum (Calgary), and the Brooklyn Museum.
Click here to see another Paul P. portrait from the same period.
Questions about this piece? Contact us or call +1.416.704.1720
Visit our Toronto gallery on Thursdays or by appointment.
"Cock Rock"
2000
Watercolor on paper
Signed, dated, and titled by the artist verso.
12.25"H 9.25"W (work)
13.75"H 11"W (framed)
Very good condition
