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70 x 56cm, Edition of 295, Giclée print
Medium: Giclée print
Edition size: 295
Year: 2009
Size: H 70cm x W 56cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
Last Auction: September 2022
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A limited edition print created as part of the Drawn Blank series, Dylan's Rooftop Bar captures a vibrant social scene with distinctive bold colours and dynamic lines. This pandemic-era work represents Dylan's response to global isolation during COVID-19, depicting communal spaces at precisely the moment when such gatherings were forbidden, making it particularly poignant as social commentary.
Rooftop Bar captures a lively bar scene through vivid colours that pull you into the moment. Dylan uses contrasting colours to create depth and guide your eye around the scene. The figures are portrayed with familiarity and warmth, fostering emotional connection with their interactions. This timing is particularly significant - whilst people were separated from communal spaces during the pandemic, Dylan painted vibrant social scenes, suggesting both nostalgia for lost connection and hope for community's return. Dylan's expressive lines and intricate textures highlight his distinctive artistic style whilst demonstrating his ability to convey complex themes through visual storytelling. Created when such gatherings were forbidden, this artwork serves as a snapshot of shared experiences within the tapestry of human existence, exploring communal spaces that reflect his ongoing interest in social dynamics during unprecedented isolation.