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Rebecca Campbell — Bow 6
Rebecca Campbell — Bow 6
Rebecca Campbell

Bow 6

2011

Rebecca Campbell's "Bow 6" places a single hair ribbon at the center of an intimate yet psychologically charged composition, rendered in oil on a horizontal canvas measuring approximately 73.7 by 121.9 centimeters. Campbell, a Los Angeles-based painter celebrated for her meditations on girlhood, memory, and the quiet power of overlooked feminine objects, brings to this work the same luminous handling of paint and restrained color that defines her broader practice. The bow itself, simultaneously tender and loaded with cultural meaning, becomes a vehicle for exploring nostalgia and identity without sentimentality, occupying the picture plane with a presence that belies its modest subject matter. The work belongs to a recurring series in which Campbell isolates girlhood accessories against spare backgrounds, using the language of still life to probe deeper questions about how femininity is constructed and remembered. The loose, confident brushwork and the softly diffused light suggest both intimacy and careful distance, as though the object is being observed across time rather than space. Signed by the artist and dating to 2011, a particularly strong period in Campbell's development, "Bow 6" carries the quiet authority of a work that has been deliberately composed and deliberately felt. Collectors should note that this work ships from California and, given its size, will require specialized freight arrangements rather than standard delivery. Prospective buyers are encouraged to request a custom shipping quote well in advance of purchase, as quotes may take up to 48 hours to prepare. The canvas is offered unframed, presenting an opportunity to tailor presentation to a specific collection environment.

Medium
Oil on canvas
Overall
Signed
Yes

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Rebecca Campbell, Bow 6, 2011

Rebecca Campbell's "Bow 6" places a single hair ribbon at the center of an intimate yet psychologically charged composition, rendered in oil on a horizontal canvas measuring approximately 73.7 by 121.9 centimeters. Campbell, a Los Angeles-based painter celebrated for her meditations on girlhood, memory, and the quiet power of overlooked feminine objects, brings to this work the same luminous handling of paint and restrained color that defines her broader practice. The bow itself, simultaneously tender and loaded with cultural meaning, becomes a vehicle for exploring nostalgia and identity without sentimentality, occupying the picture plane with a presence that belies its modest subject matter. The work belongs to a recurring series in which Campbell isolates girlhood accessories against spare backgrounds, using the language of still life to probe deeper questions about how femininity is constructed and remembered. The loose, confident brushwork and the softly diffused light suggest both intimacy and careful distance, as though the object is being observed across time rather than space. Signed by the artist and dating to 2011, a particularly strong period in Campbell's development, "Bow 6" carries the quiet authority of a work that has been deliberately composed and deliberately felt. Collectors should note that this work ships from California and, given its size, will require specialized freight arrangements rather than standard delivery. Prospective buyers are encouraged to request a custom shipping quote well in advance of purchase, as quotes may take up to 48 hours to prepare. The canvas is offered unframed, presenting an opportunity to tailor presentation to a specific collection environment.

Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
overall: 73.7 x 121.9 cm
Year
2011
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
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