Lionel Thomas Art
Cole World
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"Cole World"is a vibrant, electrifying homage to the legendary Nat King Cole, a musical titan whose influence transcends generations. This piece is a masterful fusion of nostalgia and contemporary artistic expression, bridging the gap between past and present.
Cole is hauntingly spectral, a phantasmagorical figure seated at his Steinway, eternally poised to serenade us from beyond.
The vivid cerulean backdrop serves as both stage and firmament, suggesting the vast, timeless "world" of Cole's musical legacy. Against this electric blue canvas, the figure of Cole erupts in a chromatic symphony of turquoise, crimson, and alabaster, his form seeming to flicker and shift like a heated mirage or a half-remembered dream.
The Steinway piano, Cole's faithful companion, is rendered as a void of darkness, emblazoned with graffiti-like scrawls. This juxtaposition of the classical instrument with street art aesthetics beautifully encapsulates the timelessness of Cole's music - how it continues to resonate and be reinterpreted by new generations of artists and listeners.
Thomas's technique is a jazz composition in itself - bold strokes and splatters intermingle with delicate lines and ethereal washes, creating a visual rhythm that practically audibly hums with "Unforgettable" melodies. The piece pulses with an energy that belies the static nature of the canvas, as if at any moment, Cole might lift his spectral fingers to the keys and fill the air with his velvet baritone.
It's a poignant reminder that while we may never have shared the same temporal space with giants like Nat King Cole, their artistry continues to shape our world, coloring it with the rich hues of their enduring legacy.
Paris - 2018
• 1.25″ (3.18 cm) thick poly-cotton blend canvas
• Canvas fabric weight: 10.15 +/- 0.74 oz./yd.² (344 g/m² +/- 25g/m²)
• Fade-resistant
• Hand-stretched over solid wood stretcher bars
• Mounting brackets included
Cole is hauntingly spectral, a phantasmagorical figure seated at his Steinway, eternally poised to serenade us from beyond.
The vivid cerulean backdrop serves as both stage and firmament, suggesting the vast, timeless "world" of Cole's musical legacy. Against this electric blue canvas, the figure of Cole erupts in a chromatic symphony of turquoise, crimson, and alabaster, his form seeming to flicker and shift like a heated mirage or a half-remembered dream.
The Steinway piano, Cole's faithful companion, is rendered as a void of darkness, emblazoned with graffiti-like scrawls. This juxtaposition of the classical instrument with street art aesthetics beautifully encapsulates the timelessness of Cole's music - how it continues to resonate and be reinterpreted by new generations of artists and listeners.
Thomas's technique is a jazz composition in itself - bold strokes and splatters intermingle with delicate lines and ethereal washes, creating a visual rhythm that practically audibly hums with "Unforgettable" melodies. The piece pulses with an energy that belies the static nature of the canvas, as if at any moment, Cole might lift his spectral fingers to the keys and fill the air with his velvet baritone.
It's a poignant reminder that while we may never have shared the same temporal space with giants like Nat King Cole, their artistry continues to shape our world, coloring it with the rich hues of their enduring legacy.
Paris - 2018
• 1.25″ (3.18 cm) thick poly-cotton blend canvas
• Canvas fabric weight: 10.15 +/- 0.74 oz./yd.² (344 g/m² +/- 25g/m²)
• Fade-resistant
• Hand-stretched over solid wood stretcher bars
• Mounting brackets included
