"The Painters"

Leith O'Malley

"The Painters"

*Oil and oil stick on Canvas (Diptych) 120×180 cm
Francis Keevil Gallery
Double Bay Sydney
Dec 11 – 25th 2008. (SOLD)

“The Painters” are Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, Pablo Picasso and Frida Kahlo.

It’s a homage of sorts to several artists I have been interested in over the years.
There is a degree of metaphor interwoven throughout this large work which had been hanging on my studio wall for quite some time in various degrees of completion whilst I procrastinated over changes and over painting areas.
Finally out of the studio though and bound for someones home eventually.

Incidently, the “hand” earring that Frida Kahlo is wearing was a gift from Pablo Picasso whom she met while in Paris. The hand makes reference at what is called in Mexico “milagros”. Milagros are pieces made of wax or ivory shaped in the form of the part of the human body that the person wants to be healed, and left on the altar of the Saint they pray to.

Some close ups:

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"The Painters" by Leith O'Malley
"The Painters" by Leith O'Malley
  • Dani Dreyer

    Dani Dreyer

    Love Pablo’s cup. Excellent work Leith!!

  • Leith O'Malley replied

    Thank you Dani, I love his cup too :)

  • skye oshea

    skye oshea

    Wow Leith, what a genius you are. I especially love Frida and Andy…such character you’ve given them. And I love how they are all connected. The look in Frida’s eyes holds so much depth and sadness.

  • Leith O'Malley replied

    Thanks Skye. You’re right about connection.. it’s all about connection in one way or another..

  • Belinda Leopold

    Belinda Leopold

    New work! Wow!!! So good to see it again :D x

  • Leith O'Malley replied

    Thanks Belinda!
    Hope the photography is keeping you busy :)

  • Alice McMahon White

    Alice McMahon ...

    Your diptychs are my favorites, Leith. Your great respect for these artists shines through, and the metaphor keeps me with this work, looking for more. Love the Milagros earring and yes, the coffee cup, I want one of each!

    The recurrence of the birds and stick figures mark this as pure original O’Malley. I still want to see your work close up for real – the surface looks to die for! Gorgeous!

  • Leith O'Malley replied

    Hey thanks Alice, you always have so many nice things to say about my works and I really appreciate the thought!
    See you on the space lol :)

  • helene ruiz

    helene ruiz

    wow! just excellent! EXCELLENT!!!!

  • Leith O'Malley replied

    Thank you so much Helene! We share a love of music and art and you are so prolific with your painting.. glad you enjoyed this one :)

  • grarbaleg

    grarbaleg

    U are simply creation embodied love your work stay safe thankyou for share and much abundance to you and yours

  • Leith O'Malley replied

    You are too kind!
    Thank you for this warm compliment Grarbaleg, most appreciated!

  • Jessica Tremp

    Jessica Tremp

    love the colours. how cool is the one on the left!!

  • Leith O'Malley replied

    Thanks Jess and you’re right.. Mr Warhol was/is pretty damn cool :)

  • helene ruiz

    helene ruiz

    it is really fantastic! WOW!

  • Leith O'Malley replied

    Thank you, thank you Helene.. you rock!

  • Magda Vacariu

    Magda Vacariu

    love their expression, the composition and tones are fantastic. must be even more impressive in real life at almost 2 meters, a true masterpiece leith.

  • Leith O'Malley replied

    Well that’s high praise from one of my favourite painters Magz! Really great to see your portfolio of work here again showcasing just how well to paint.. I have much to learn!

  • rosepepper

    rosepepper

    just superb with the jester hats, like a performance of key players in art history. Love the intensity and the playfulness and the different reading on each artist. Andy hiding behind glasses, Jackson after a head slap from Greenberg, Picasso drinking tea calmly and Frida suffering & recovering from injuries…. lol just wonderful to do homage to these artists, great painting.

  • Leith O'Malley replied

    Thanks Rosepepper, you summed it up quite nicely and obviously know your painters.. took some time to complete this one but really glad you like it :)

  • Herkissable

    Herkissable

    AWESOME loving the whole theme and of course the STRIPES!! Im addicted to anything that has stripes x

  • Leith O'Malley replied

    Hey thank you Miss H! You already know how much I enjoy your own paintings and drawings so yours is high praise too…and I hope I have earned my stripes lol!

  • Lesley Hill

    Lesley Hill

    Like this work! enjoy the theme!

  • Leith O'Malley replied

    Thanks a zillion Les, your colourful photos are gorgeous by the way!!

  • Jen Cannella

    Jen Cannella

    Spectacular work!

  • Leith O'Malley replied

    Thanks Jen!!

  • Lynda Robinson

    Lynda Robinson

    Congratulations on this featured work. It is astounding, and I love it!

  • Leith O'Malley replied

    Lynda! You sepia siren you ;)
    Thank you so much!

  • bellmusker

    bellmusker

    Yay for the home page! So happy to see it :-)

  • Leith O'Malley replied

    Thanks Bell! Quite a nice surprise it making the home page.. coolism…

  • ToastedGhost

    ToastedGhost

    Wonderful homage
    We bow to the masters
    and congrats on the home page feature

  • Leith O'Malley replied

    Thanks mate and I love your collage and clown imagery on your pages!

  • Cherie Dirksen

    Cherie Dirksen

    That is terrific!

  • Leith O'Malley replied

    Thanks Cherie, quite a compliment from someone as prolific and gifted.. like your works a lot :)

  • Alice McMahon White

    Alice McMahon ...

    Well deserved home page, congratulations!

  • Leith O'Malley replied

    Thanks Alice, was great to get so much feedback this time from the exposure :)

  • April Mansilla

    April Mansilla

    God this is freakin great !!!! and I love your new profile pic!

  • Leith O'Malley replied

    Thanks April, always great to get your feedback especially as you seem to be as crazy about painting as me (going by your profile).. and you write great prose to boot!
    Take care and Happy New Year :)

  • Kate Smith

    Kate Smith

    Hello Leith, Thanks for the comments on my piece. I see we have similar whimsical thoughts and fun sense of humour We are also exhibiting in the same Gallery there in Sydney. I will keep watching for your further works.
    Excellent work
    Kate Smith

  • Leith O'Malley replied

    You’re right Kate, although your work came to my attention quite some time ago via gallery exhibition adverts in various art magazines. You are quite prolific and I’ve been admiring the style of your paintings of late, particularly the Patchwork series and your piece En Rouge en Blanc.. wonderful stuff!
    Look forward to seeing more and talking all things art throughout 09 Kate!

    With light,
    Leith

  • nasher

    nasher

    this piece must be amazing in reality leith, brillant!

  • Leith O'Malley replied

    Thanks Nasher.. really appreciate the support and especially great to hear from Ireland.. and speaking of, I’m working on a large portrait of Rory Gallagher at this end.. a legend in your country (and the world) of course!
    Cheers and beers,
    Leith in Oz :)

  • Casey Herman

    Casey Herman

    Beautiful painting, I saw this when someone picked it as their choice in RB home page. Definitely a fave!

  • Leith O'Malley replied

    Thanks Casey, you rock my friend :)

  • AlexandraG

    AlexandraG

    Excellent my friend XX

  • Frances Perea

    Frances Perea

    Wonderful imaginative painting!

  • Leith O'Malley replied

    Thanks Frances!

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