Ode to Haring (2020) – 21 cm x 29.7 cm – Acrylic paints and brush pens on card
The work was created using brush pen and acrylics on what would have been Keith Haring’s 62nd birthday, 4th May 2020.
What is strange about the above statement is that I had no idea it was his birthday until I posted my work online and a friend mentioned it. I felt inspired to paint a tribute to Keith, and finding out it was his birthday made the experience even more meaningful to paint a tribute to Keith, and knowing that it was his birthday made it even more special.
My intention for the observer is to convey a sense of Haring’s optimism and the joy he brought to the world. It was created mainly in grey tones with a bright red colour pop to emphasize the love he radiated.
This is a tribute to the late Keith Haring.
