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Martin Maloney — "Michelle” No.2
Martin Maloney

"Michelle” No.2

1999

A vibrant and figurative oil painting by British artist Martin Maloney, "Michelle" No.2 depicts a female subject rendered in his characteristically bold, expressive style with loose, gestural brushwork and a vivid color palette. Maloney's signature approach reduces the figure to simplified, almost cartoonish forms while retaining a sense of raw emotional energy and intimacy. The work reflects his ongoing exploration of everyday human subjects through the lens of Neo-Expressionism, blurring the boundary between high art and popular culture.

Medium
oil on canvas

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Martin Maloney, "Michelle” No.2, 1999

A vibrant and figurative oil painting by British artist Martin Maloney, "Michelle" No.2 depicts a female subject rendered in his characteristically bold, expressive style with loose, gestural brushwork and a vivid color palette. Maloney's signature approach reduces the figure to simplified, almost cartoonish forms while retaining a sense of raw emotional energy and intimacy. The work reflects his ongoing exploration of everyday human subjects through the lens of Neo-Expressionism, blurring the boundary between high art and popular culture.

Medium
oil on canvas
Year
1999
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Figurative Painting, Naive Style, Male Artist, British Artist, Contemporary Artist, Late 20th Century, Portrait, Vivid Colors, Warm Tones, Playful Mood, Neo-Expressionism, Oil on Canvas