Anthropomorphic Oil Paintings by Richard Ahnert Envision Satirical and Nostalgic Narratives for Bears
“Guider” (2022), oil on canvas. All pictures © Richard Ahnert, courtesy of Trendy Eden Gallery, shared with permission
Infused with wit and metaphor, the oil work of Toronto-based artist Richard Ahnert think about the glum, peaceable, and rambunctious lives of animals. His new assortment, on view by means of Might 6 as a part of Bear With Me at San Francisco’s Modern Eden Gallery, facilities on the eponymous mammals, that are proven within the midst of relatable, deeply human actions. Rendered with comfortable, hazy edges in delicate colours, the anthropomorphized characters are caught within the rain, slouched over a bar, and having fun with a mid-day reprieve on the water. The narratives additionally are typically veiled in nostalgia, proven by means of clothes, the ubiquity of tobacco, and within the case of “Swear Bears,” a satirical twist on a 1980’s animation.
Ahnert’s physique of labor spans the animal kingdom, and he has just a few limited-edition prints obtainable. Discover extra of his contemplative items on his site and Instagram. (through Supersonic Art)
“Shore Go away,” (2022), oil on canvas, 20 x 16 inches
“Swear Bears” (2022), oil on canvas, 30 x 24 inches
“Ready Sport” (2022), oil on canvas, 24 x 18 inches
“Patchwork” (2022), oil on canvas, 18 x 24 inches
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