AND THAT IS THAT, 2023
83 x 65 cm (33 x 25.5 in)
Gouache and soft pastels on board
Original, one-off artwork by Sara Captain, signed and with Certificate of Authenticity.
Framed in a thin box frame with fixings, ready to hang on the wall.
AND THAT IS THAT
The latest instalment in Sara Captain's Berlin-inspired series of nocturne dreamscapes, this painting depicts the joyous celebration of newfound freedom . In a new city one where no one knows you, like Berlin for Bowie, you can not only be yourself... but even find a different, better self. The painting shows Bowie on a Berlin street - possibly alone, possibly in the compnay of Iggy Pop - smiling and taking a swig from a bottle of Carlsberg, savouring the intoxicating taste of freedom!
This artwork has a perfectly lightfast but delicate surface. Therefore, it should never ever come into contact with water, humidity, rain. That is because gouache, despite the fixative on it, can be reactivated anytime and the painting would be damaged. Also, one should avoid touching the surafce as much as possbile - never rub or scratch it, or put anything dirty or greasy on it. Use a soft brush or feathers occasioanlly to get rid of any dust should collect on it, if you must. Do not place directly above a radiator or open fireplace as the board could warp if exposed to sudden differences in temperature. Finally, though this work is best shown without glass, art glass could be a good option if one wishes to ensure the work is perfecly protected for generations to come.