Rose ** Dennis Mukai Canvas, 1988.

Rose, 1988 Original Acrylic on Canvas
36″ x 24″
Model Renee LaSalle (She modeled for many images)

Shortly after Dennis Mukai's dear friend Patrick Nagel died in February 1984, Mukai who also was represented by Karl Bornstein at Mirage decided to completely change his style in order to stay clear of the "copycat" labels so many artists were getting at the time.

Mukai for years had been creating an aesthetic close to his friend Pat but definitely his own, but now Pat was no longer around but became huge demand of his style, which he only was destined to forever be associated with, so it seemed necessary to transition away from it altogether. Dennis Mukai began to create a much looser gestural style that would ultimately be the style for which he would became Internationally known.

I have had this one a few years now, but thought I would share. Gosh the 80s and the roses themes are starting to surface again with Olivia and more. Dennis had quite a few published serigraph images with flowers at the time although this to my knowledge never became a print.

If you are interested in this canvas or more info on Mukai please inquire. It is not actively for sale, but I might consider the right offer. I BUY MUKAI! I also run PatrickNagelArts on IG and other social media. Want a Nagel? I am your go to! GOT A CANVAS TO SELL? NAGEL OR MUKAI PLEASE CONTACT ME!