SALVADOR DALI

Salvador Dali by STALE AMSTERDAM is a captivating portrait that pays homage to the enigmatic artist Salvador Dali. With a unique approach, the artist has foregone the use of traditional brushes, opting instead for a dripping technique to create the piece. Layers of vibrant colors intertwine, forming a mesmerizing visual display. The artwork captures the essence of Dali’s surrealist style, evoking a sense of dreamlike wonder and inviting viewers to delve into the depths of their imagination.

The artwork is build-up in more than 40 color layers and the background color is soft white with a touch of red and grey. If you look at the artwork up close it’s very abstract. Almost like the work of Jackson Pollock. When you look from a distance the work becomes almost photo-realistic.

About the color palette

I’ve taken two strong elements of the earlier series for this portrait. From 2015 until 2017 my artwork primarily had colorful background layers but the top layers were black, grey, and white. From 2018 until 2020 I opted for softer pastel backgrounds and more expressive and realistically colored portraits. For this series, I’ve combined colorful backgrounds with realistically colored portraits. The best of both worlds.