Photo of a Contemporary figurative Artwork and Painting. Dynamic Pop-Expressionism: "Selfie-Fantasy" - Acrylic on Canvas "Selfie-Fantasy" is an extraordinary original acrylic painting on canvas that dives deep into themes of self-image, digital projection, and the fantasy of mirrored perfection. This large, square artwork makes an undeniable bold statement in any contemporary space.

SELFIE-FANTASY - Acrylic on Canvas - 36” x 36”

$3,000.00

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Title: Selfie-Fantasy
Artist: Dan Forlenza
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Year: 2025
Size: 36” h. x 36” w. x 1.5" d
Frame: none

Dynamic Pop-Expressionism: "Selfie-Fantasy" - Acrylic on Canvas
"Selfie-Fantasy" is an extraordinary original acrylic painting on canvas that dives deep into themes of self-image, digital projection, and the fantasy of mirrored perfection. This large, square artwork makes an undeniable bold statement in any contemporary space.

Key Features & Visual Story
Electrifying Title & Concept: The title "Selfie-Fantasy" perfectly encapsulates the work's theme—the creation and presentation of an idealized self in the digital age. The three figures, strikingly similar, are drawn into a communal moment of focus on the red smartphone, blurring the line between reality and digital image.

Explosive Composition: The painting features three stylized figures with wildly energetic, wind-blown green hair that explodes across the canvas, suggesting movement, drama, and energy. Their closed eyes emphasize the internal, almost meditative focus required for the 'perfect' shot.

Signature Color Palette: This piece utilizes your signature high-contrast palette of vibrant electric green, soft bubblegum pink skin tones, and sharp black and white accents. The bold, flat colors are reminiscent of Pop Art, while the expressive outlines inject a strong Expressionist feel.

Large Format Impact: With its substantial size of 36 inches wide by 36 inches high (36" W x 36" H), this piece is designed to be a significant focal point—ideal for a living room, gallery setting, or corporate lobby.

Dan Forlenza is a multidisciplinary artist based in Woodstock, New York, where he is an active artist member of the Woodstock Artists Association & Museum. Working primarily in acrylic and mixed media on canvas, his practice explores the psychological weight of the modern human condition through the lenses of Pop Surrealism and Figurative Neo-Expressionism.

Forlenza’s roots in figurative and narrative art run deep. He was nationally published as a featured comic artist for King Features Syndicate in the weekly publication The New Breed and as the co-creator of the sci-fi graphic novel SUPERBUG. Today, he translates that strong illustrative foundation into highly tactile, loosely painted canvases. His current work relies on raw, expressive brushwork to challenge the hyper-curated aesthetic of the modern attention economy, offering a tangible rebellion against an increasingly oversaturated world controlled by algorithms.

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