“Red is the ultimate cure for sadness.” – Bill Blass
SHADES OF RED
A breathtaking, mountainous landscape overlooking the Red Delta lake.
Shot in Florida in 2004 using natural light, David Yeo recounts “this shop was impossible to ignore with its bold red sign conspicuously burning into the black background. It grabs the attention of those passing by, but the contrived mannequins and their silky designs are closed to business for now.”
This glamourous modernist staircase, with deep red stairs and stunning drop lighting makes for a captivating image of modernist architecture.
Based on the mythical Chinese exorcist Zhong Kui who is traditionally regarded as ridding places of ghosts and evil beings, this illustration is a modernist conception of a historical subject. Zhong is generally regarded as a guardian spirit and his image can be found painted on household gates as well in places of business where high-value goods are tendered.
This portrait of an ambitious Norma Jean was photographed by Tom Kelley in 1949. Four years later, Norma Jean had become Marilyn Monroe, she appeared on the cover and as the nude centrefold in the first issue of a new magazine called Playboy, and two legends were born.
James is the No. 5 red engine. He is a medium-sized engine whose six driving wheels are not as big as Gordon’s but not as small as Thomas’
His most artistic work ‘Soso’ presents a layered image of collage that recalls the work of Warhol and Richter in the painting of photographs. In this work, Grimwood pits a rich cobalt blue against a bloody red, divided only by a thin yellow line. The effect is exciting and stimulating for the eyes. Splashes of paint bring to mind the abstract expressionists as well as lyrical painters such as Joan Miro.
All of the prints are stamped in blue on the back with “Published by Sunday B. Morning” and “fill in your own signature”. They also come with a certificate of authenticity. These are authentic Sunday B. Morning prints.
Photographed during the night in Florida around 2004 in natural available and neon light, David Yeo recounts, “Mel’s Diner fascinated me in the way it resonated magnificence and grandeur from the ‘Stop-Here’ red sparkling neon lights brightening the street, the big American saloon cars, through to the spectacular green sign contrasting against the night sky. With its lavish grand entrance, fluttering palm and sparkling floors, to my mind, Mel’s was truly sumptuous.”
This stylish depiction of a Roman soldier is a graphic update on a historic figure. Jonny has flattened the picture plane to include a number of astonishing details. The flaps of his helmet are crafted out of an eagle, a lady adorns the top of his helmet and his facial features emerge from a number of abstract shapes.