Woman In Red Lion Pub Blue (2008)
Woman In Red Lion Pub Blue (2008)
Signed Print
Bob Dylan
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70 x 56cm, Edition of 295, Giclée print
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Meaning & Analysis
A vibrant print from 2008, Woman In Red Lion Pub Blue depicts a woman in blue dress in a classic British pub. It showcases Dylan's optimistic, reverential perspective on mundane everyday scenes. This signed print forms part of his Woman In Red Lion Pub series, which revisits the same composition, each time depicting the striking central female figure in stark contrast with her duller environment.
In Woman In Red Lion Pub Blue, Dylan captures an evocative, familiar moment through expressive brushwork and bold colours characteristic of his art style, presenting a view of a woman with form rendered in minimal sweeping blue shapes, contrasted by the warm tones of the pub bar. Unlike other works in the same series, which have almost the same composition, this piece includes a loose suggestion of pub paraphernalia behind and on top of the bar. The colours chosen for these objects seem to set the time of day to afternoon, while many other iterations seem to be more clearly set at night.
Ultimately, the work demonstrates Dylan's examination of ordinary life with keen observation, similar to his musical narratives that explore identity and environment. His choice of vivid colour and fluid lines reflects the continued influence and sustained impression left by his experiences on his 1992 British tour, when he discovered the cultural richness of English working-class environments. The Woman In Red Lion Pub series reflects Dylan's ongoing fascination with spaces where authentic cultural experiences unfold, documenting human dynamics whilst maintaining his characteristic observer's perspective.
American icon, Bob Dylan, has successfully established himself as a visual artist alongside his highly decorated musical career. Having formed a distinctive visual style, Dylan's art often mirrors the poetic and introspective nature of his music, reflecting his profound observations and reflections on the human experience. Drawing on every day experiences and objects, the artist's works are characterised by bold lines and washes of vibrant colour. Dylan's visual art has been featured in exhibitions around the world, allowing audiences to experience another facet of his creative genius and demonstrating the depth of his artistic versatility and creative expression.