Sounds of San Francisco - SOMA Resting Guitar

Size: 8.5 x 11 inches, with a white mat and frame; total size: 11 x 14 inches.
Depth: 0.5-inch
Medium: Mixed Media on paper (acrylic and ink)
Signed by the artist
Ready to hang 

Part of the Sounds of San Francisco series

"SOMA Resting Guitar" depicts a street performer sitting in a wheelchair, holding an acoustic guitar. The performer is dressed in a hat and casual, layered clothing, with their face left blank, giving the figure a sense of anonymity and universality. The positioning and posture suggest a moment of rest or reflection.

The background features a textured, layered mix of green and blue tones, evoking a cool, urban atmosphere. The use of gradient colors and subtle circular patterns throughout the backdrop creates depth and movement, contrasting with the seated figure's stillness. The artist has used white and purple outlines to emphasize the performer and wheelchair, adding a sense of detail and depth to the composition.

The guitar, propped upright against the performer’s wheelchair, is a focal point and symbolizes the connection between music and street performance. The overall composition balances the detailed elements of the wheelchair and guitar with the fluid, abstract background, capturing the transient yet soulful moments often encountered in urban street scenes.

This piece highlights the intersection of music, disability, and urban life, using vibrant colors and expressive linework to evoke the atmosphere of San Francisco’s streets.

Artwork copyright remains with the artist.