Midday Fare
Midday Fare
In "Midday Fare," Schmehl crafts a whimsical, retro-inspired scene that plays with the classic allure of a pin-up model at a nostalgic picnic. Layered with a mix of vintage imagery, including a cookbook, a playful Valentine’s candy box, and fruit cutouts, this composition brings a sense of absurdity to a classic American tableau. The hand-printed picnic blanket serves as a foundation for a vibrant array of colors and textures, inviting viewers to linger on its lighthearted, tongue-in-cheek charm.
Details
Details
- Type: Mixed media
- Year: 2024
- Material & Medium: Paper, charcoal, acrylic paint on wrapped canvas
- Size: 11 x 14 x 2.5 inches
- Ready to Hang: Yes
- Frame: Not 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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