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Stephen Bezas
HANKY PANKY
, 2024
48 x 48 in. (121.9 x 121.9 cm.)
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Stephen Bezas
American, born 1949
HANKY PANKY
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2024
Stephen Bezas
HANKY PANKY
, 2024
48 x 48 in. (121.9 x 121.9 cm.)
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Medium
Acrylic on canvas
Size
48 x 48 in. (121.9 x 121.9 cm.)
Markings
Signed, titled, and dated, verso
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Movement
Contemporary Art
Provenance
The Artist.
Exhibitions
03/28/2024–04/27/2024 Stephen Bezas: Dead On
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Description
The painting “Hanky Panky” is playful yet enigmatic, commands attention, hinting at a narrative that lies just beyond the surface. The choice of grey for the background imparts a sense of neutrality, allowing the words to take center stage while evoking a mood of understated sophistication.
The juxtaposition of the bold white lettering and the intricate arrangement of black dots imbues the painting with a sense of whimsy and intrigue. The phrase teases the imagination, evoking notions of secrecy, playfulness, and perhaps even mischief.
In its entirety, this painting invites viewers to contemplate the tension between spontaneity and order, playfulness and restraint. Through its clever juxtaposition of elements, it sparks curiosity and invites interpretation, encouraging viewers to unravel the mysteries hidden within its captivating composition.
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