"On the Set" by M. Nicole van Dam
This exciting new artwork, created in 2014, has a secret story within a story. When you look at “On the Set,” the first thing you note is that there is a lot of activity – this is an intentional nod to the hustle and bustle of the entertainment set, where so much goes on behind the scenes. The more you look at this piece, the more you will see. Note, for example, the “Star” – the glamorous lady in pink. The Star actually appears in this artwork three times – in addition to her standing on the stage, you will also see a close up of her emotive face in the viewfinder on one side of the artwork, and her back mirrored in the dresser mirror on the other side of the artwork. You will also see a myriad of lights, cameras and sound equipment. There are also clues as to what the storyline might be about – note the green glistening, sizeable gems around the Star’s neck. These gems were intentionally hued a green color that is the artistic opposite on the color wheel from the very pink of the Star’s dress. Look at the close up of the Star’s face in the viewfinder – is the Star wondering whether the gentleman is a rogue after her jewels, herself, or both? Some of the difficult aspects of creating this work include the difficult-to-achieve multiple lighting effects and the complex stage scene, balancing so much equipment with people having such diverse roles and placement. It was important that the eye be drawn to the center “stage” layer of the artwork, hence the deep red curtain, and yet the “Star” still needed to shine as the Star, which was primarily accomplished through her pink dress and the crown behind her. “On the Set’ is an intriguing new work with Nicole’s Impressionist flair. Available in Limited Edition prints and on scarves and more, available at Create.bz.
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