The hammock works of the “Swinging series” were created and originally oil-painted on standard sized
canvas. What makes them unique is the extension of the hammock beyond the canvas. This adds a third dimension and a feeling of tension to the works.
The extension of the hammock is made of cloth that has been painted and folded to match the colors and the folds within the painting. The cloth is measured to fit the size of the hammock in the actual painting. Then is cut, sawed, attached to the painting, and painted.
This type of work is considered mixed media because of the combination of painting and material.
Each original painting took around one to two months to complete. The original works run between $2,000 to $3,000 USD. The reproductions run between $350 to $450
The reproductions are called “half and half”. Half is the reproduction on canvas of the original that is enhanced with acrylics. The other half is made from scratch which is the hammock part. That must be done from scratch every time.