| Movie Kiss Series |
The Movie Kiss series of paintings started back in 2004, with #1's
unmistakably cinematic qualities. The content of these works is intentionally
highly dramatic, almost campy, but with something buzzing under the
surface. Personally, I find that there's always an unseen element that's a
little creepy or disturbing - in a satisfying way - that counters the juicy
romance of the subject matter.
Most of these works also feature a graphic element, often in bare wood, that
adds a bit of subtext to what may otherwise read as a simple film still or
Hollywood promotional photo. Click below to read Peter Frank's essay
"Jeffrey Palladini - The Big Picture".
unmistakably cinematic qualities. The content of these works is intentionally
highly dramatic, almost campy, but with something buzzing under the
surface. Personally, I find that there's always an unseen element that's a
little creepy or disturbing - in a satisfying way - that counters the juicy
romance of the subject matter.
Most of these works also feature a graphic element, often in bare wood, that
adds a bit of subtext to what may otherwise read as a simple film still or
Hollywood promotional photo. Click below to read Peter Frank's essay
"Jeffrey Palladini - The Big Picture".
