SPECIAL MATERIALS: ACTION #1 by Bob Kessel
Action #1 by Bob Kessel
Limited Edition Print
Embossed, Die-cut .032” Aluminum
Baked Enamel Paint
Size: 35.5” X 19” (90 x 48 cm)
Edition: 5
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Bob Kessel’s new art series “SUPER ART” is based on the “Golden Age” of comics and uses the solid black outlines and primary colors of comic books as inspiration.
Superman first appeared in 1938 in Action Comics #1 and quickly became one of America's enduring icons, promoting the war effort in the second World War and acting as a role model to an entire generation. Bob Kessel has made an homage to that comic book cover with his print edition titled “ACTION #1” printed with baked enamel paints with black line embossing on white aluminum. Each print is signed and numbered by the artist on the reverse side and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
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BOB KESSEL QUOTES
Those familiar with Bob Kessel’s artwork know that he works in series. Many are based on his extensive knowledge of art history with takeoffs on Picasso’s Minotaurs, Matisse’s Odalisques, or Cezanne’s Bathers. He mixes together different art styles to produce unexpected hybrids. Like Japanese Kaiju (monsters) with Italian Futurism, or Hello Kitty with Edvard Munch.
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A Bob Kessel interview 2
Those familiar with Bob Kessel’s artwork know that he works in series. Many are based on his extensive knowledge of art history with takeoffs on Picasso’s Minotaurs, Matisse’s Odalisques, or Cezanne’s Bathers. He mixes together different art styles to produce unexpected hybrids. Like Japanese Kaiju (monsters) with Italian Futurism, or Hello Kitty with Edvard Munch.
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A Conversation with New York City Artist, Bob Kessel
Those familiar with Bob Kessel’s artwork know that he works in series. Many are based on his extensive knowledge of art history with takeoffs on Picasso’s Minotaurs, Matisse’s Odalisques, or Cezanne’s Bathers. He mixes together different art styles to produce unexpected hybrids. Like Japanese Kaiju (monsters) with Italian Futurism, or Hello Kitty with Edvard Munch.
