Lionel Thomas Art
Sophomore Madness
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This composition unfolds like a jazz improvisation on canvas, blending sharp
lines, layered imagery, and a vivid palette. The focal point is a silhouetted face
outlined in bold white, superimposed over a deep, moody background. The
face, set against an abstract blend of blues, blacks, and reds, appears both
introspective and expressive, evoking a sense of urban grit and nocturnal
energy.
To the left, a saxophone emerges, intricately rendered and bursting with color,
producing a sound that cuts through the night, bridging the gap between the
two distinct parts of the canvas, tying together the fragmented elements of the
piece. The juxtaposition of the saxophone’s detailed depiction against the
abstract face suggests a dialogue between the real and the imagined, the
concrete and the abstract.
On the right side, a woman in a flowing dress is sketched with loose, energetic
lines, contrasts with the more rigid geometry surrounding it. The figure,
partially filled with grayscale tones, introduces a moment of pause amidst the
intensity.
Above the figure, graffiti-like text in white and yellow injects a street-art
sensibility, further layering the piece with an urban texture. Strokes and
scribbles evoke a sense of raw emotion, capturing the essence of a city alive
with movement, sound, and expression.
This is the intersection of music, identity, and urban life, weaving together
elements that suggest both cohesion and disarray. It speaks to the complexities
of modern existence, where clarity and confusion, noise and silence, coexist in
a single, powerful composition. The piece challenges viewers to find harmony
within the discord, inviting them to engage with the multiple narratives and
emotions that unfold across its surface.
Paris - 2019
• 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
lines, layered imagery, and a vivid palette. The focal point is a silhouetted face
outlined in bold white, superimposed over a deep, moody background. The
face, set against an abstract blend of blues, blacks, and reds, appears both
introspective and expressive, evoking a sense of urban grit and nocturnal
energy.
To the left, a saxophone emerges, intricately rendered and bursting with color,
producing a sound that cuts through the night, bridging the gap between the
two distinct parts of the canvas, tying together the fragmented elements of the
piece. The juxtaposition of the saxophone’s detailed depiction against the
abstract face suggests a dialogue between the real and the imagined, the
concrete and the abstract.
On the right side, a woman in a flowing dress is sketched with loose, energetic
lines, contrasts with the more rigid geometry surrounding it. The figure,
partially filled with grayscale tones, introduces a moment of pause amidst the
intensity.
Above the figure, graffiti-like text in white and yellow injects a street-art
sensibility, further layering the piece with an urban texture. Strokes and
scribbles evoke a sense of raw emotion, capturing the essence of a city alive
with movement, sound, and expression.
This is the intersection of music, identity, and urban life, weaving together
elements that suggest both cohesion and disarray. It speaks to the complexities
of modern existence, where clarity and confusion, noise and silence, coexist in
a single, powerful composition. The piece challenges viewers to find harmony
within the discord, inviting them to engage with the multiple narratives and
emotions that unfold across its surface.
Paris - 2019
• 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
