POISON OAK — STEVEN KUPRITZ

POISON OAK

Imagine you are surrounded by a shimmering glade of poison oak at the height of its chromatic, blister-inducing glory. With the Poison Oak series, I explore the aesthetic qualities and visceral potential of this dangerous species which, if I’m feeling dastardly, I combine with the figure. Not to worry—my models are fearless and well-paid.

Poison Oak Vermillion, Oil on canvas, 48 x 36 — Poison Oak Vermillion, oil on canvas, 48 x 36

Poison Oak Orange, Oil on canvas, 48 x 36 — Poison Oak Orange, oil on canvas, 48 x 36

Poison Oak Ochre, Oil on linen, 20 x 24 — Poison Oak Ochre, oil on linen, 20 x 24

Poison Oak Cobalt No. 1, Oil on canvas, 19 x 19 — Poison Oak Cobalt, No. 1, oil on canvas, 19 x 19

Poison Oak Cobalt No. 2, Oil on canvas, 19 x 19 — Poison Oak Cobalt, No. 2, oil on canvas, 19 x 19

Poison Oak Midnight, Oil on linen, 24 x 20 — Poison Oak Midnight, oil on linen, 24 x 20

Poison Oak Orange and Poision Oak Vermillion, currently on loan (among a number of other works) at San Francisco’s Clinic by the Bay, an exemplary no-cost medical clinic for those without health insurance. Also shown here: Nikki Bengal, RN, CDE, the Clinic’s Diabetes Nurse Educator.

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