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Clare Schmehl

Incandescent

Incandescent

$500
$500
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A still life that hums with energy, "Incandescent" radiates with layers of neon underpainting that pulse through the surface. Vivid flowers emerge from the background, their bold colors outlined in delicate white, as if glowing from within. The composition finds balance between structure and spontaneity - polka dots anchor the scene, while a vintage lamp, clipped from an old sheet music cover, adds a quiet domestic touch. The letters spelling "incandescent," cut from magazines, feel like a declaration, amplified by a hidden message along the frame: "you answer to no one." A fitting reminder that some lights shine brightest when they refuse to be dimmed.

Details

  • Type: Mixed media
  • Year: 2024
  • Material & Medium: Paper, charcoal, acrylic paint, ink on canvas
  • Size: 17 x 21 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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