The Sax Man Plays. pop art painting
A collage of borderless geometric-shaped panels appears like cut-outs from magazines, each suggesting its own story. At the centre, is a woman in a free and expressive dance, while on the right side a saxophonist plays his stylised instrument with apparent passion.
On the other side, a woman in a hat concentrates on her more precise dance moves.
Inspired By Anna Karina
The image is inspired by a classic film sequence featuring the Danish-French avant-garde actress Anna Karina.
The combination of musician and dancers enhances the energy and, together with the bold backgrounds, creates a feeling of vibrant jazz or R&B music. A black panel with bright decorative bird outlines hints at the décor of a dimly lit club.
*Artist Doug Kemp with the sax man plays Painting
Curves of a surreal saxophone
The curves of the surreal saxophone contrast with the emerging snakes, and through this Doug captures not just a performance but also hints at music’s historical role as a liberating cultural force, embodying freedom and the seduction of movement.
