PAUL P. "OLD MASTER'S NEW KID" 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. With an international exhibition record, he is currently represented by Maureen Paley (London).
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 fleeting moments of sensual connection as if suspended in memory. His practice fluctuates between illustration and expressionism, resulting in an evocative and dynamic visual language that extends to a spectrum of subject matter.
"Old Master's New Kid" features a close crop profile of a man, the upper half of his face concealed by a stark black hood, leaving only the mischievous gesture of his tongue visible. The man's bare chest, along with the provocative title, suggests an erotic encounter. The scene is amplified by a vibrant palette of saturated reds and oranges that intensify the fervent dynamic at play. Although difficult to depict through photography, the background of the work has a slightly iridescent gold shimmer.
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.
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"Old Master's New Kid"
2000
Watercolor on paper
Signed, dated, and titled 2000 by the artist, verso. (photocopy of verso pictured)
12"H 8.75"W (work)
20.25" H 17.75"W (framed)
Very good condition
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PAUL P. "OLD MASTER'S NEW KID" 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. With an international exhibition record, he is currently represented by Maureen Paley (London).
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 fleeting moments of sensual connection as if suspended in memory. His practice fluctuates between illustration and expressionism, resulting in an evocative and dynamic visual language that extends to a spectrum of subject matter.
"Old Master's New Kid" features a close crop profile of a man, the upper half of his face concealed by a stark black hood, leaving only the mischievous gesture of his tongue visible. The man's bare chest, along with the provocative title, suggests an erotic encounter. The scene is amplified by a vibrant palette of saturated reds and oranges that intensify the fervent dynamic at play. Although difficult to depict through photography, the background of the work has a slightly iridescent gold shimmer.
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.
"Old Master's New Kid"
2000
Watercolor on paper
Signed, dated, and titled 2000 by the artist, verso. (photocopy of verso pictured)
12"H 8.75"W (work)
20.25" H 17.75"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. With an international exhibition record, he is currently represented by Maureen Paley (London).
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 fleeting moments of sensual connection as if suspended in memory. His practice fluctuates between illustration and expressionism, resulting in an evocative and dynamic visual language that extends to a spectrum of subject matter.
"Old Master's New Kid" features a close crop profile of a man, the upper half of his face concealed by a stark black hood, leaving only the mischievous gesture of his tongue visible. The man's bare chest, along with the provocative title, suggests an erotic encounter. The scene is amplified by a vibrant palette of saturated reds and oranges that intensify the fervent dynamic at play. Although difficult to depict through photography, the background of the work has a slightly iridescent gold shimmer.
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.
"Old Master's New Kid"
2000
Watercolor on paper
Signed, dated, and titled 2000 by the artist, verso. (photocopy of verso pictured)
12"H 8.75"W (work)
20.25" H 17.75"W (framed)
Very good condition
