This original artwork by Brad Novak titled 'Study of Sunflowers 1.3 (after Van Gogh)' is produced with acrylic and spray paint on wooden board. One of a kind original artwork signed and dated by artist.

“Flowers and plants, such as the tropical monstera leaf, Japanese blossom, and Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, have been a consistently running thread throughout my work for more than a decade… often in the background or as an embellishment. But this time flora will take centre stage!”

Novak extends his relationship with Van Gogh (he counts 5 versions of ‘Sunflowers’ seen in the flesh over the years) by reinterpreting these masterpieces into modern day urban-art still-life’s.

“I see these new works as portraiture. Still-life’s yes, but also portraiture. There’s a personal connection with my father John Novak (who recently passed away) being a lover of gardening, plant life and in particular, roses. Life is beautiful, and impermanence is part of what makes it so special. My wish is that others will connect with my contemporary take on this classical genre!”

Size: 800 x 800mm. 

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Brad Novak (aka New Blood Pop) is a NZ-based urban pop artist who wants us to “keep our inner child alive”. He is the first artist in New Zealand’s history to exhibit with global superstars such as Warhol, Haring, Lichtenstein, Mr. Brainwash and BANKSY (Toronto, 2015).

His art practice covers two main themes. The first is the subjective nature of identity - which relates to the flawed human tendency to label each other, and ourselves, and thereby limit our potential. Novak rejects this through his ongoing endeavours to combine dual careers as not only a professional artist but also a medical doctor. The second deals with what he calls 'The Digital Dilemma' - in the artist's own words...

"This increasingly technological age isn't making us any happier or connecting us to others better, rather it’s doing the exact opposite!"

Novak currently shows internationally with galleries in the USA, Canada, UK and NZ. He is working towards solo shows in the UK in 2020 and USA in 2021.