American Contemporary Artist William Nelson first caught the
attention of Luxury Experience during the artist reception
for his new works for the exhibition, PRETTY, Desirable, Delightful,
DANGEROUS, at Cavalier Galleries in Greenwich, Connecticut. As film buffs, we were intrigued by his large-scale paintings featuring
iconic actresses Rita Hayworth, Jane Russell,
Brigitte Bardot, Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn
Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Uma Thurman, and many more set
against New York landmarks and other film locations. The
deft juxtaposition of the glamorous actresses and the landmarks in their films captured
our imaginations and inspired us to learn more about the engaging artist behind
the impressive art, William Nelson.
William Nelson's painting of Uma Thurman
Cavalier
Galleries, located on prestigious Greenwich Avenue in Greenwich, Connecticut provided
the perfect introduction to experience Contemporary Artist William Nelson's
impressive exhibition, PRETTY, Desirable, Delightful, DANGEROUS.
As dedicated film buffs, especially of 1930s, 1940s, and film noir classics, imagine
the delight in walking into the artist reception and being "greeted" by a
large-scale painting of the glamorous Rita Hayworth and the dashing Fred
Astaire dancing in the air positioned against a backdrop of two of New York
City's most famous icons, the Chrysler Building, and the Empire State Building
(painting is entitled "Bryant Park," 2022, measuring 72 x 60 inches). Whimsical,
magical, and absolutely a delight to behold.
Elvis and Ann Margaret
by William Nelson
Other
outstanding pieces in the exhibition included the actress Audrey Hepburn as Holly
Golightly in the film, Breakfast at Tiffany's (painting is entitled
"51st and Lex," 2022, oil on canvas, 60 x 60 inches); the
actress Uma Thurman as Venus in the film, The Adventures of Baron
Munchausen (painting is entitled "Aegean Sea," 2022, oil on canvas,
72 x 60 inches); the actress Louise Brooks as Lulu in the German silent
film, Pandora's Box, (painting is entitled "Munich," 2022, oil on
canvas, 72 x 60 inches), and the actress Marilyn Monroe as Lorilee Lee
in the film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (painting is entitled "Tribeca,"
2022, oil on canvas, 72 x 60 inches).
Rita Hayworth
by William Nelson
More glamorous women featured in the collection included Debbie Harry, the 1970s/80s
Rock/Punk Rock lead singer for the band Blondie, the actress Elizabeth
Taylor as portrayed in the film, Giant, the actress Jane Russell as
portrayed in the film, The Outlaw, and the actresses Bridget Bardot, Ann
Margaret, Geena Davis, Raquel Welch, Nicole Kidman, and Jane Fonda. William
Nelson not only deftly captured the essence of the women and the famous (or
infamous) characters they played, but set them against whimsical, almost
surreal backgrounds, which enhanced the art and engaged the imagination. His
work is a curated combination of realism and fantasy that makes the paintings so
sensational and appealing to collectors.
Mechanical Wood Art Piece
by William Nelson
Intrigued
by his artistry and imagination, after the reception, we set up a meeting to visit
William Nelson's art studio in Norwalk, Connecticut to see his works in
progress. During our studio visit, we learned that his creative mind goes well
beyond his large-scale works in oil on canvas with his creation of two wooden mechanical
art pieces, which he built. As comfortable using a table saw as he is using
brushes and canvases, the two works have a vintage feel to them enhanced by the
vintage colors he used to paint them.
Ceiling - Quadriptych painting
by William Nelson
William
Nelson's studio is in an old factory building which has soaring ceilings and
was the perfect showcase for an enormous quadriptych consisting of four large
paintings placed next to one another on the ceiling of the studio to create a
large square painting that resembled a giant kaleidoscope. To fully appreciate
the artistry of this grand-scale artwork, we sat on the floor and looked up at
this stunning fantasy of a painting. This work would also be sensational in a
large space hung on a wall. Another fabulous (small-scale) whimsical painting
involved an old Electrolux vacuum cleaner with the face of a young Phyllis
Diller, a cup of coffee, and pink glazed donuts. Creative, fun, and lusciously
surreal.
Phyllis Diller
by William Nelson
William
Nelson is an artist to watch as one never knows where his creativity will take him
next. All we can say is, hang on tightly, as it will be a joyful ride. Until
next time, keep enjoying and supporting the arts!
Farrah Fawcett
by William Nelson
For
information on William Nelson and his art, please contact William Nelson or
Cavalier Galleries at the websites: www.williamnelsonstudio.com and www.cavaliergalleries.com
Follow William Nelson on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/williamnelsonstudio
William
Nelson
Firing
Circuits Studios (Studio Visits by appointment only)
30 Muller
Avenue
Building
10, Studio 1
Norwalk,
Connecticut 06851
United
States
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William Nelson and Debra C. Argen
Cavalier
Galleries - Connecticut
175
Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich,
Connecticut 06830
United
States
Telephone:
+1-203-869-3664
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Website: www.cavaliergalleries.com
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Cavalier
Galleries - New York City
3 West 57th
Street, 4th Floor
New York,
New York
Telephone:
+1-212-570-4696
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