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Clare Schmehl

Bold & Original

Bold & Original

$1,130
$1,130
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Rooted in tradition yet layered with urban grit, "Bold & Original" reinvents the still life with raw texture and contemporary edge. Hand-printed paper flowers, their delicate forms infused with graphic patterns, rise from a muted vase against a backdrop built from drywall tape - its rough, industrial texture lending a sense of history and wear. The spray-painted tablecloth, created with a hand-cut stencil, adds to the composition’s tactile energy, blurring the line between fine art and street art. At the base, clipped from Variety magazine, the phrase "Bold & Original" - meant to advertise an upcoming film - becomes an assertion of the artwork itself. A fusion of refinement and rebellion, this piece embodies Schmehl’s signature balance of beauty and grit.

Details

  • Type: Mixed media
  • Year: 2024
  • Material & Medium: Paper, drywall tape, spray paint, charcoal, acrylic paint on canvas
  • Size: 18 x 24 x 1.5 inches (including frame)
  • Ready to Hang: Yes
  • Frame: Included
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About Clare Schmehl

Clare Schmehl is a San Francisco-based mixed media artist whose work captures the pulse of urban life with a gritty, nostalgic flair. Drawing inspiration from city walls, vintage ephemera, and everyday materials, her layered collages evoke a sense of history and human connection. Schmehl’s pieces often challenge societal expectations and celebrate individual resilience, blending elements from magazines, billboard posters, and found papers to explore themes of identity, love, and self-expression. Whether framing a still life with neon accents or juxtaposing bold graffiti with classical motifs, Schmehl’s art is a visual dialogue between the past and present, creating textured narratives that resonate with both playful charm and poignant introspection. Each piece is meticulously crafted, using torn fragments and hand-printed paper to build compositions that embody the dynamic beauty of the urban landscape and invite viewers to see the world through a fresh lens.

LOCATION:
San Francisco, CA

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