Bob Murdoch
Oil on Canvas · 16 × 28 in
$13750.00
Bob Murdoch
John Mangiardi · 2025 · London
Oil on Canvas · 16 × 28 in
$13,750 May be available. Please contact the studio.
Description:
Painted in London in 2020, Bob Murdoch is a portrait of a longtime friend rendered through John's distinctive visual language of expressive color and simplified form. Rather than pursuing photographic likeness alone, the painting explores the character and presence of its subject, balancing familiarity with artistic interpretation.
The vivid palette and deliberate stylization reflect John's belief that portraiture should reveal something beyond appearance. The result is both a personal tribute and a study of individuality, inviting viewers to consider not simply who Bob is, but how he is remembered and experienced through the artist's eyes.