Vernon Fourie - "SideKick"

SideKick
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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

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US$ 1,493 SOLD

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SideKick

About "SideKick"

"SideKick" is dedicated to the DC Comics character, Robin, that fearless and faithful companion to the mighty Batman who eventually became a Superhero in his own right. Robin is -as far as I know- the only Superhero who has been represented by different fictional characters including a woman, Stephanie Brown.
I must admit that I've always felt somewhat sorry for Robin: apart from the usual "always the bridesmaid, never the bride" stigma that seem to follow the average Superhero Sidekick (in specific reference to the 2005 movie, Sky High), the poor kid also had to endure almost a century of dodgy jokes about him being Batman's boyfriend. I'm pretty sure that must take its toll on any hero...
The Artwork was inspired by a photograph of Dawn J. Kiesling that I stumbled upon during a midnight quest for inspiration for "The Working Man" Painting Series. (Thank you, Dawn!)
I was immediately captivated by the high contrast image and the idea of incorporating elements of Robin's Superhero suit almost instantly popped into my imagination.
I loved the idea of duality and secret identity, a prominent theme -and often struggle- in the world of the Comic Book Superhero.
"SideKick" forms part of the "Supers" Painting Series that can be viewed on my website.

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