Signed, limited edition print available in an edition of 30. Another work from Chris Acheson’s ‘Mannequin’ series, ‘Re-Make Re-Model’ gives us another look into a shop window in Soho. With the abstract faded reflections and vivid colour palette, this piece provides an insight into the brilliant and eclectic mind of the artist.
- Dimensions: 61 x 75cm
- Price: £490.00
Another piece from Chris Acheson’s Mannequin series, we are presented with two colliding worlds – the staged, stagnant interior of the shop, and the bustling street of the shop exterior, which can be seen in the window’s reflections. This body of work stemmed from a series of chance photographs taken of a shop window in Soho - Acheson became drawn to the aesthetic effects of the reflection of the glass, and the visual collision of the interior and exterior worlds of the shop display. Upon first glance, it isn’t immediately clear what we are looking at - the reflection of the glass merges with the interior of the shop, creating a distorted, abstract composition that demands us to look again. Peeking through the glass, the mannequins appear vibrant and seductive, their red lipstick and pin-up outfits reminiscent of the 1950s, and the colour palette nods to 1960s Pop Art – perhaps a parallel to Andy Warhol’s Marilyn silkscreen prints? “I am inspired by everyday life, I am constantly on the lookout for interesting compositions, from the mundane caf to the gaudy splendour of Piccadilly Circus" A vibrant and kitsch painting, alike the other of Acheson's ‘Mannequin’ paintings, could this piece be perceived as a commentary on how women have been historically presented as passive figures within art? Through the angle of the painting, we are immediately transported to this street in Soho, as though we are peering into the shop window ourselves. Eclecticism and social commentary aside, this piece exhibits to us Acheson’s astounding talent as a painter. His attention to detail is extraordinary, particularly regarding the light and shadow in the reflective aspects of this piece, which can be a difficult and tedious subject to depict for many artists. Each aspect is carefully painted and given equal attention to detail - this is the oeuvre of a very skilled and experienced painter. Any piece from Acheson's collection of works would make a worthwhile investment, and would bring a splash of colour to any space - whether it be a contemporary art gallery, business space, or home.