€300 - €600
Star Lot: Larry Burke (Irish, b.1941 - d.2023) An intriguing large original Larry Burke (Irish, b.1941 - d.2023) oil on canvas painting. Features a surreal cityscape landscape composition of distorted figures, sea creatures and ravens. Portrays influence of Hieronymus Bosch's 'The Garden of Earthly Delights' with imaginative creatures and figures. Rendered in a striking contrasting colour palette. Burke's energetic brushwork combined with intense and evocative colors invites viewers into a world where boundaries between reality and fantasy blur. Signed lower left. Housed in a white wooden frame.
MM: 91 x 71 cm including frame
Larry Burke (Irish, b.1941 - d.2023) is known for his work in surrealism and imaginative compositions. While attending the National College of Ireland in the 1960s, he developed a passion for painting. His art often combines elements of the natural world with dreamlike, symbolic, and abstract forms. Burke’s work reflects a deep engagement with the subconscious and fantastical, marking him as a distinctive voice in contemporary art.
As a surrealist, Burke was influenced by iconic figures of the movement such as Salvador Dalí and René Magritte. His Irish heritage also plays a role in his artistic inspiration, as Irish mythology, folklore, and the natural landscape can often be found interwoven with surreal elements in his art. Themes of transformation, myth, and the metaphysical are recurring motifs in Burke's work. He uses a mix of acrylics and oils to create works, which are known for their rich textures and dynamic colour palette.
Larry Burke's work has been featured in various art shows and galleries that focus on contemporary surrealism. His paintings have captured the attention of collectors interested in art that challenges perception and blends the boundaries between the real and the fantastical.
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