Lyle Perkins
Halo, 2024
Oil on linen
92 x 61.5 x 2 cm
36 1/4 x 24 1/4 x 3/4 in.
36 1/4 x 24 1/4 x 3/4 in.
Unique
Courtesy of the artist and Brooke Benington
Further images
Halo is an oil painting on linen representing a hula-hoop caught on a tree's branches. The work meticulously captures a spring-like sunlight, creating a suggestive atmosphere. The circle hints at...
Halo is an oil painting on linen representing a hula-hoop caught on a tree's branches. The work meticulously captures a spring-like sunlight, creating a suggestive atmosphere. The circle hints at a possible portal to another dimension, blending nature with the artificial elements of the plastic circle and the string. Initially appearing insignificant and banal, this painting features an object suspended in uncertainty and ambiguity. The interplay between realism, chance, and beauty challenges the viewer’s perception, inviting admiration for the magic in the mundane and the everyday.