diners

Vintage Call for Entries Accepted Artists Artist Abigail Vancannon Oakland, California, USA Be-Bop’s Diner Oil Painting Artist Statement  These works evoke memories though storytelling, which helps suspend the viewer in a different time or place. My current series focuses on traditions, ideals, and activities sprouting from the 1950s. These timeless compositions show the beauty in family, childhood, and generations, often evoking a nostalgic feeling and reflection of the past. Society preserves history – old diners, movie theaters, gas pumps – living relics of the past. Authenticity plays an important role when researching and gathering my reference materials. I photograph models so every detail (from costumesRead More →