Spies Mini Collection Of Paintings
The “Spies” mini collection features a series of early 1990s acrylic paintings on paper & canvas from Doug Kemp’s relationship series.
Contrary to the traditional notion of spies like 007, these paintings depict observers.
The title of the series reflects the exploration of themes such as insufficient trust and love.
Within these artworks, characters conceal their true intentions and emotions. They fear the vulnerability that comes with revealing their authentic selves, opting to hide behind pre-tenses and masks. The intricate dynamics of such relationships are captured, where individuals feign certain behaviours to shield their true feelings.
It’s a world of intrigue and guarded emotions, but not shaken and stirred like the famous spy.
Within these artworks, characters conceal their true intentions and emotions. They fear the vulnerability that comes with revealing their authentic selves, opting to hide behind pre-tenses and masks. The intricate dynamics of such relationships are captured, where individuals feign certain behaviours to shield their true feelings.
It’s a world of intrigue and guarded emotions, but not shaken and stirred like the famous spy.
Spies V2
Spies v2. Acrylic painting on paper from the 1990s collection.
No Hiding Spies V5
Spies v5 (No Hiding). Acrylic painting on paper from the 1990s collection.
Spies V1
Spies v1. Acrylic painting on paper from the 1990s collection.
Spies V3
Spies v3. Acrylic painting on paper from the 1990s collection.
Spies V4
Spies v4. Acrylic painting on paper from the 1990s collection.
City Time Spies V6
Spies v6 (City Times). Acrylic painting on canvas from the 2000s collection.
