Kelly Beeman
Park Bench, 2023
Archival pigment print
Edition of 50 with 5AP + 1PP
Signed and numbered by the artist
$550
Edition of 10
Hand-embellished by the artist
$1,850
Park Bench depicts a singular female character, seated within a lush landscape defined by a curved walkway that cuts through full, mature trees. Appearing in a one-shouldered dress that billows around her, the woman engages the viewer with a serene look, while clutching an orange flower against the light blue sash around her waist. The figure's luminous hair drapes around her shoulder and neck, amplifying the youthful romanticism that was intended by the artist. Although Beeman's colors are subdued in tone, they come together to convey a harmonious state of tranquility. For this edition, the artist will hand-embellish ten prints using colored pencils to emphasize the delineations of the figure, and to rework the color and texture in the grass and trees. Additionally, she will add earrings with a gold pen.
Beeman notes, "Prospect Park has been very special to me since I moved to Brooklyn in 2005. After so many years of living here and visiting the park, I am still in awe at the beauty of it, and how fortunate we are to have access to such a serene place in the middle of the city. I am excited to participate in this initiative because I feel a great sense of gratitude to Prospect Park Alliance for everything they do to maintain the park, and as an example to other cities that are in the process of revitalizing their own parks and public spaces."
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