The Return
Other,
US$
1,531
SOLD
|
The Return
Sorry but this work has already been sold. may be willing to undertake a commission.
Remove from your favorite works list
Add to your favorite works list
Send as an eCard!
Details
Other
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
W: 750mm x H: 1000mm x D: 40mm
W: 30" x H: 39" x D: 2"
Approx. Weight: 13kg
This work is
unframed
Price
US$ 1,531
SOLD
Scale
Reference
The Return
About "The Return"
"The Return" pays homage to my second favourite Superman actor, Brandon Routh, and his role in Superman Returns, 2006, directed by Bryan Singer.
Even though this film was apparently ridiculously criticized, I thought it to be a beautiful tribute to the Superman movies of the 1980's. Not only was the casting impeccable (in certain scenes the resemblance between Routh and Reeve was absolutely uncanny) but it proved once again why the Man of Steel is indeed called the Man of Steel. (Seriously, the man uprooted and lifted an island out of the water! He got shot in the eye and the bullet crumpled! The eye..! And crumpled..! Let's take some time to mull that over...)
Besides all of the countless amazing feats by our fearless hero in this movie, special credit must also be given to Kevin Spacey and his flawless and superb portrayal of Lex Luthor. The best Lex ever!!!
The original photograph that inspired this Artwork was taken by David James and appeared in an exquisite coffee table book about the making of Superman Returns. The book features the most remarkable collection of photographs varying from movie stills to glimpses behind the scenes and moments on the set. Quite extraordinary!
What attracted me to this specific picture was the pair of glasses worn by Brandon Routh, incorporating both Superman and his secret identity, Clark Kent, into a single image. This well-known duality has followed the Man of Steel for almost a century and the humour that Kent brought to the screen is one thing that I find missing from the current-day reinvention of the Superman saga.
Both Bryan Singer and David James, through their respective disciplines, aimed to create a modern-day story and digital imagery, but set in the 1940's, the Golden Age of Comic Books, when Superman first appeared. To stay true to their vision I turned to the colour palette of the Art Deco Movement which is a lot paler than my normal let's-see-how-bright-we-can-make-this Pop Art colour-use. I think we can all agree that this was somewhat more successful in theory than in practice, for once colour happened there was no turning back.
This fairly noticeable use of pink did not form part of the initial planning. Two days before the artwork commenced I learned that there are those who dislike Brandon Routh simply because they think him to be gay. Whether this is true or merely based on his other acting roles one will never know. What I do know is that this narrow-minded sh*t is so 1984 I could vomit! So the pink kind of made its way onto the canvas out of mere pissed-off-ness and as a form of protest. One does what one can...
"The Return" with Brandon Routh follows the portraits of Christopher Reeve ("The Ultimate Hero: Christopher D'Olier Reeve (1952-2004)") and Henry Cavill ("Rebirth of a Legend") to form a series of portraits of the most popular actors to ever don the famous Superman suit.
May the Creative Force be with you!
V.
|
Remove Vernon from your favorite artists list
Add Vernon to your favorite artists list
View all 46 works by Vernon Fourie
About Vernon
I am an Artist, Illustrator, Cartoonist, and Educator based in Cape Town, South Africa, working across a range of Mediums and Creative Disciplines.
My work is inspired by a lifelong love of Pop Art, Art Nouveau, and Popular Culture -- from Comic Books and Superheroes to Fantasy, Cinema, and the Spirit of Adventure and Wonder.
I favour Pen and Ink when working on Paper, while exploring a Mixed-media approach when working on Canvas - combining Oil, Acrylic, Ink, and Encaustic.
At the Heart of my Work is a simple idea: the ability to Imagine and Believe, and to draw Strength from that Belief. It is about becoming something greater by Believing in something greater.
Through The CrissCross Studio and ToonSchool, I share these ideas through Art, illustration, and Creative Teaching -- inviting others to explore their own Creativity and sense of Wonder.
May the Creative Force be with you!
V.
Price Range
US$ 92-2,858
Email
Exhibitions
Group Exhibitions
2020 The Avenue Lifestyle Market Art Exhibition, Somerset West.
2019 Artbox.Project Zurich 1.0 Swiss Art Expo Zurich.
2019 Stellenbosch Arts Association Members' Exhibition, Stellenbosch.
2019 Bright Street Gallery "Four Seasons" Exhibition, Somerset West.
2018 Stellenbosch Arts Association Mini-Exhibition, Stellenbosch.
2018 Bright Street Gallery "Eye of the Beholder" Exhibition, Somerset West.
2018 Stellenbosch Arts Association Members' Exhibition, Stellenbosch.
2018 Artbox.Project New York 1.0 Armory Art Week New York.
2016 Stellenbosch Arts Association Mini-Exhibition, Stellenbosch.
2016 "The 7th Annual Friends in Art Exhibition" Landrover/Jaquar Stellenbosch.
2015 Collective Studios Art Exhibition, Stellenbosch.
2015 Stellenbosch Arts Association Members' Exhibition, Stellenbosch.
2015 Tulbach Textures Exhibition Tulbach Arts Festival.
2015 The Tank Gallery Polka Exhibition, Stellenbosch.
2015 The Tank Gallery Autumn Exhibition, Stellenbosch.
2015 "Friends in Art" Annual Exhibition, Stellenbosch.
2015 The Fat Butcher Pop-Up Exhibition, Stellenbosch.
2014 "Friends in Art" Annual Exhibition, Stellenbosch.
2014 Boland Chic Exhibition, Wellington.
2014 Stellenbosch Arts Association Members' Exhibition, Stellenbosch.
2013 Stellenbosch Arts Association Members' Exhibition, Stellenbosch.
2013 14th GEA Family & Friends Exhibition, Bochum, Germany.
2013 "Small Works, Big Concepts" Exhibition, Port Elizabeth.
2013 "Friends in Art" Annual Exhibition, Stellenbosch.
2012 "Friends in Art" at De Oude Libertas Gallery, Stellenbosch.
2012 Stellenbosch Arts Association Members' Exhibition, Stellenbosch.
2012 "I Love my Art" Collaborative Social Event Cape Town.
2012 "Friends in Art" Annual Exhibition, Stellenbosch.
2012 "From Paris to Pop" Joint Exhibition with Anita van Zyl, Stellenbosch.
2011 "Friends in Art" Annual Exhibition, Stellenbosch.
2011 The Deckle Edge & Friends Exhibition, Woodstock, Cape Town.
2011 "Friends in Art" at De Oude Libertas Gallery, Stellenbosch.
2010 "Rooi Rose Kamersvol Geskenke" Lourensford Wine Estate, Somerset West.
2010 "A Slice of Life" Exhibition, Liebrecht Gallery, Somerset West.
2010 "Friends in Art" at Bilton Wines Art Exhibition, Stellenbosch.
2010 Stellenbosch Arts Association Members' Exhibition Stellenbosch.
2010 "Friends in Art" Annual Exhibition, Stellenbosch.
2009 US Art Gallery 30x30 Sale, Stellenbosch.
2009 Stellenbosch Arts Association Members' Exhibition, Stellenbosch.
2009 Marianna Booyens Studio Gallery Student Exhibition, Stellenbosch.
2007 Mantis Trading Store Exhibition Darling.
2005 Motheo Art Exhibition, Bloemfontein.
2004 "Kuns-Innie-Tyn" Joint Exhibition with Belinda v Zwijndrecht, Bloemfontein.
2004 "Art in the Garden" Pretoria.
Charity Exhibitions
2018 Geluksoord Home for the Frail Aged, Stellenbosch.
2012 - 2015 Horizon House Portrait Painting Day, Stellenbosch.
2009 - 2012 SA Guide Dog Association Charity Exhibition, Potchefstroom.
2008 German School "Charity" Auction, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town.
Education
N. Dip. Graphic Design
People who chose Vernon's work also chose work by:
Find other:
|
In the USA you can call us FREE on
