
Colin Somewhere
2020
A luminous figure emerges from a hazy, dreamlike interior in Justin Liam O'Brien's *Colin Somewhere* (2020), rendered in rich, sensuous oil paint that captures both the physical presence and emotional vulnerability of the subject. O'Brien's signature soft, glowing palette bathes the composition in warm, diffused light, blurring the boundaries between the figure and his surroundings. The work reflects the artist's ongoing exploration of queer intimacy and identity, imbuing the scene with a quiet tenderness and introspective mood.
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
Notes
Execution: Painted in 2020, in the United States. Exhibition History: New York, Monya Rowe Gallery, ;
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary Art: Online Auction
March 3, 2026
Estimate: $2,000 – $3,000
Sold: $3,612
Lot 145
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