Description
“Baseball Team” by Angelo Accardi, an original work from the "Blend" collection, masterfully combines oil, acrylic, and ink to create a scene rich in cultural and artistic references. The setting is a room filled with an eclectic mix of artworks, featuring 'Colonel William Fitch and His Sisters Sarah and Ann Fitch' by John Singleton Copley and 'Marilyn' by Andy Warhol, along with Accardi's sculpture 'Absent Minded.' The central figures of the painting are three kids dressed in baseball outfits, capturing the spirit of youth and sports. Adding a layer of humor and pop culture to the scene, Homer Simpson is also depicted in a matching baseball outfit, bridging the gap between the real and the fictional. On the other side of the children stands a giant ostrich donning a baseball hat, further enhancing the surreal quality of the scene. This ostrich is uniquely decorated with a pattern inspired by Takashi Murakami's famous flowers, blending contemporary art with the whimsical element of the ostrich. "Baseball Team" is a testament to Accardi's unique artistic vision, where he skillfully merges historical art, contemporary culture, and surrealism into a cohesive and engaging narrative.
Description
“Baseball Team” by Angelo Accardi, an original work from the "Blend" collection, masterfully combines oil, acrylic, and ink to create a scene rich in cultural and artistic references. The setting is a room filled with an eclectic mix of artworks, featuring 'Colonel William Fitch and His Sisters Sarah and Ann Fitch' by John Singleton Copley and 'Marilyn' by Andy Warhol, along with Accardi's sculpture 'Absent Minded.' The central figures of the painting are three kids dressed in baseball outfits, capturing the spirit of youth and sports. Adding a layer of humor and pop culture to the scene, Homer Simpson is also depicted in a matching baseball outfit, bridging the gap between the real and the fictional. On the other side of the children stands a giant ostrich donning a baseball hat, further enhancing the surreal quality of the scene. This ostrich is uniquely decorated with a pattern inspired by Takashi Murakami's famous flowers, blending contemporary art with the whimsical element of the ostrich. "Baseball Team" is a testament to Accardi's unique artistic vision, where he skillfully merges historical art, contemporary culture, and surrealism into a cohesive and engaging narrative.
Originally from a small town in the south of Italy Angelo Accardi moved to Napoli to study fine arts at the Art Academy of Naples. Shortly after, in the early 90s, he set up his personal studio close to his childhood home to embark on his pursuit of painting and sculpture. In the course of his artis... Read More
