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Ode to Frink - Man Riding A Chicken

from £1,000.00

Ode to Frink was inspired by a series of chance encounters with Elisabeth Frink's sculptures across Britain after more than twenty years away from her work. Encountering a number of her sculptures within a short period prompted me to revisit her work and respond to it through painting.

As birds are a recurring subject in my work, replacing the horse with a chicken felt like a natural response. The chicken has been painted more realistically, particularly in the face, creating a contrast with the simplified treatment of the rider. I have also altered the scale to allow a full-grown man to ride the chicken.

While the painting references and acknowledges Frink’s work, Man On Horse, in Bond Street, London, it is intended as my own interpretation rather than a reproduction. The inclusion of the chicken introduces an element of humour, and I hope the work is playful while remaining respectful to the original sculpture and to Frink’s legacy.

Oil on canvas, measuring 59vm x 43cm.

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Ode to Frink was inspired by a series of chance encounters with Elisabeth Frink's sculptures across Britain after more than twenty years away from her work. Encountering a number of her sculptures within a short period prompted me to revisit her work and respond to it through painting.

As birds are a recurring subject in my work, replacing the horse with a chicken felt like a natural response. The chicken has been painted more realistically, particularly in the face, creating a contrast with the simplified treatment of the rider. I have also altered the scale to allow a full-grown man to ride the chicken.

While the painting references and acknowledges Frink’s work, Man On Horse, in Bond Street, London, it is intended as my own interpretation rather than a reproduction. The inclusion of the chicken introduces an element of humour, and I hope the work is playful while remaining respectful to the original sculpture and to Frink’s legacy.

Oil on canvas, measuring 59vm x 43cm.

  • Medium: acrylic paint on canvas

  • Dimensions: 42cm x 59cm

  • I sign the canvas on the front, at the bottom.

  • All paintings come ready to hang.

  • You may purchase this painting unframed, or with a tray frame at an additional cost. The tray frame is a wooden frame made from FSC certified Obeche wood, and is waxed with an antique oak finish. It does not contain glass, it allows the painting to ‘float’ within a wooden frame.

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  • This painting is painted on canvas. The canvas is stretched on a stretcher. For delivery, the painting is packaged between sheets of plywood. A Phillips, crosshead screwdriver will be needed to uncrate the painting. The painting will be insured to the value of the artwork. I am able to ship all artworks worldwide. Artworks are dispatched within 10 days of purchase and I will update you with relevant delivery dates as much as possible

  • I am more than happy to welcome you for a studio visit. My studio is in Abingdon, near Oxford, UK.

  • Please get in touch if you have any special requests or questions relating to this painting.