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Weekend Getaway v3 - #PopArtDoug

Weekend Getaway v.3 shows two figures rushing in opposite directions through a crowded city scene. The woman’s vivid red hair and flowing clothes capture the urgency of movement, while the man in a blue suit moves away with equal determination.

Bold colour and geometric structure turn the chaos of urban life into a carefully balanced design.

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Rushing in opposite directions

A man and woman rush in opposite directions through a busy urban setting.

The woman draws the focus of the piece with her vibrant red hair and brightly coloured clothes flowing backwards due to her rapid motion, her expression fixed with determination.

the chaos of modern life

The man has his back to her and moves with equal urgency, his blue suit contrasting sharply with her vivid colours.

Behind them, a stylised skyline and crowded street reinforce the chaos of modern life. Doug’s use of bold colour, strong linework and controlled geometry brings clarity to the disorder, transforming a moment of movement into design.

*Artist Doug Kemp with the Weekend Getaway V3 Painting

Weekend Getaway v.3 concludes the series of both pursuit and escape as a Pop Art reflection on urban intensity, where exhilaration and exhaustion coexist in the endless slog of contemporary living.

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The paintings featured in the book(s) of Doug are documented individually, each with its own story, context, and supporting material including video where available.

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Doug Kemp Fine Art

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Doug Kemp trained at Walthamstow College of Art and graduated from the Royal Academy of Arts in the 1960s.

He went on to hold a Fellowship at Gloucester College of Art and spent over two decades as a senior lecturer at Loughborough College of Art and Design.

His work pulls from personal experience, American culture — especially Chicago — comic books, film noir, gangster films of the 1930s and 40s, and a long thread of art history running back over 2,000 years.

Artist Friends & Features
Doug Kemp’s artwork has been featured by magazines, blogs, galleries, and arts organisations. This page highlights friends and platforms that have profiled, exhibited, or supported his Pop Art over the years.
Detectives V1
A striking red-haired woman in a red suit stands apart from the action, framed within her own panel and set against a reflective silver-grey background. She watches the stockinged legs of what appears to be a murder victim, while two detectives examine the chaotic scene nearby. Venetian-blind imagery, flashes of red and layered panels combine to evoke the tension and stylised drama of mid-20th century pulp detective fiction.
Book Of Doug Released July 2024
Welcome to the official release page of "Book Of Doug," a collection of works by the artist #PopArtDoug, launched in July 2024.
This first volume showcases some of his dynamic visual style and iconic characters.
Cabbage Head
A surreal clash of humour and unease, where identity slips, absurdity rises, and everyday life bends just enough to feel off.
Weekend Getaway v3
Weekend Getaway v.3 shows two figures rushing in opposite directions through a crowded city scene. The woman’s vivid red hair and flowing clothes capture the urgency of movement, while the man in a blue suit moves away with equal determination.
Bold colour and geometric structure turn the chaos of urban life into a carefully balanced design.

About Doug Kemp Art

Doug Kemp Fine Art

Doug Kemp trained at Walthamstow College of Art
and graduated from the Royal Academy of Arts
in the 1960s.

He went on to hold a Fellowship at Gloucester College of Art and spent over two decades as a senior lecturer at Loughborough College of Art and Design.