The Art Circus Looks at – The Classic

393494-1972523-7Nicholas Dedics Sinking of Venice Oil on canvas

Using elements found in old masterpieces such as landscapes, animals, wavy drapery and gold, these 10 artists have created work which carries that uncanny feeling from museum pieces with an added fresh, playful bite.

HyunjeongLim,painting111Hyunjeong Lim, Landscape with pomegranate Oil, chalk on canvas, 30 x30 cm, 2013

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KEELERTORNERO Portrait of a man Collage, 2011

L0004331Angela Lizon Talk to the hand Oil on canvas

L0005198Irene Godfrey Gray on Pink Ground Oil on board, 38 x 46 cm, 2012

43688-5989197-7Daisy Clarke Yellow Birds Oil on canvas

LexThomas_PlampinsProgressLex Thomas Plampin’s Progress, after Gainsborough Oil on linen, 21 x 26 cm

nightnight_1Claire Partington Nightnight Earthenware, Glaze, Enamel, Luster, Gold Leaf, 2011

L0002896Tom Shedden Untitled Acrylic on canvas, 25 x 30 cm, 2011

L0006220Alison Wagstaffe The Bird Feeder collagraph with 23ct gold leaf