Figurative Study — Amanda Johnson

Original Mixed Media on Canvas
Artwork Dimensions: 16" W × 20" H
Frame: Ornate Vintage Frame, Hand-Finished by the Artist

Description

A striking mixed-media figurative painting by Amanda Johnson, featuring a reclining female figure rendered in expressive black brushstrokes and luminous shades of golden yellow, coral, turquoise, and green. Layers of vintage lace, rich textures, and gestural marks create a dynamic composition of color, movement, and form.

Drawing from her fascination with vintage pinup imagery and the history of female representation, Johnson brings a distinctly feminist perspective to the traditional figurative study. Incorporating vintage lace from her personal collection of antique nightgowns, she combines painting, collage, and textiles to explore femininity, sensuality, and identity.

The composition is complemented by an ornate vintage frame, individually hand-finished by Johnson in brilliant shades of electric blue and green. Both the collected textiles and the reimagined frame are integral elements of the original artwork, extending the composition beyond the canvas and challenging the traditional boundaries between painting, assemblage, and decorative art.