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Jeff Faust draws from the rich tradition of highly illusionistic canvases, where the eye perceives a sophisticated depth. Faust's ability to blend the ordinary with a touch of the extraordinary invites viewers into a world where inanimate objects hold a secret life. The concept of still life as "arrested life" is central to understanding Faust's art. His paintings often juxtapose the animate with the inanimate, bringing a dreamlike quality to everyday objects. This duality, where the exterior world is transformed into an interior fantasy within the artist's studio, resonates deeply with viewers.
This still life captures the notion that the present moment and arrangement of objects define the artist's values. The objects, both kept and newly introduced into the studio, evoke their external origins and associations, blending the contrast between exteriority and interiority with the interplay of inanimate objects and imagined animation.
This 50-inch tall by 40-inch wide original artwork is a surrealist composition in acrylic on canvas. This artwork is stretched, wired, and ready to hang. It is signed on the front and the back of the canvas. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and worldwide shipping is available. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included.
Jeff Faust, a California self-taught artist, finds strength in simplicity, shaping his unique style—dubbed "subtle surrealism" or "visual forms of the written word." His paintings feature intriguing juxtapositions, blending clouds, ropes, leaves, and eggs to evoke nuanced narratives. Faust's creative process is dynamic and thought-provoking. Through his art, Faust aims to create windows that offer viewers a respite from the loudness of the world, encouraging them to re-center themselves and find solace in the simplicity and complexity of his visual narratives.
Faust's exploration of trompe l'oeil within his still lifes adds another layer of complexity. This technique, which plays with the viewer's perception, connects his work to the historical tradition of illusionistic painting. The pleasure derived from recognizing an object as a mere representation rather than reality is a central element of this art form. Faust's still lifes, whether through their realistic depiction or their playful inversion of everyday objects, challenge the viewer to reconsider the boundaries between art and reality. His work is a testament to the enduring power of still life painting to evoke both wonder and introspection.
Faust’s works have been showcased in numerous private and corporate collections worldwide.
