2019-2020
Rococo Remastered
I delve into the historical clues left to us by the pastel-colored art movement that preceded France’s revolution and channel Miami’s never-ending pool parties to reinterpret the works for today’s audience.
Frivolous, tongue-in-cheek, and hosting an abundance of pastel tones they nod towards to the absurdities of our contemporary late capitalist culture, while simultaneously being disaster-ready through their buoyant capabilities.
"Abduction of Europa, After Coypel" Afloat in Miami
Performative documentation photograph
Limited Edition, Archival Print 18” x 24” + Frame
[Available]
The Abduction of Europa, After Coypel
Modeled after Noel Nicolas Coypel's "The Abduction of Europa," the nymph Europa, who is abducted into the sea by Poseidon disguised as a bull, warns of the dangers in allowing the temporary allure of a bull market economy to drag us all under with it.
Acrylic on canvas, pool floats, bachelor doll, expanding marine foam, found buoy, fisherman's identification tag, brass tacks
60” x 60” x 12”, 2019
[Available]
"The Setting of the Sun, After Boucher" Afloat in Miami
Performative documentation photograph
Limited Edition, Archival Print 24”x 18” + Frame
[Available]
The Setting of the Sun, After Boucher
Modeled after Francios Boucher's "The Setting of the Sun," Apollo the Sun God becomes a “bro” in sunglasses unaware that the party is ending.
Acrylic on canvas, pool floats, bachelor doll, expanding marine foam, found net float, brass tacks
62” x 50” x 12”, 2019
[Available]
Study of a Putto
Acrylic on canvas, inflatable pool float, expanding marine foam, brass tacks
16” x 10” x 6”, 2019
Documented floating in a resort pool in Cancun, Mexico
Set includes: painting and framed documentation photograph (8 x 10 in. photo in 18.5 x 18.5 in. frame)
[In Private Collection, Hamptons, NY]
Sunset No. 1 - 6
Ink, pigment on synthetic sailcloth, eco-resin
24” x 18” x 1”, 2019
Frolicking Putti
Acrylic on canvas, inflatable pool floats, expanding marine foam, brass tacks
24” x 20” x 6”, 2019
Documented floating during Art Basel, Miami Beach
Rococo Remastered: Sunset on the Empire
2018, Floating on painting down the Potomac River, Washington, D.C.
Performed by Noel Kassewitz, photographed by Jack Kassewitz
©Kassewitz & Kassewitz Productions