Description
‘Woman on the Bar’ by Ellen Surrey
Artist: Ellen Surrey
Title: ‘Woman on the Bar’
Medium: Gouache on watercolour paper
Dimensions: 6.1″ x 4.5″
Framing: Unframed
Year of Creation: 2024
About the Artwork:
“Over the years, I have been collecting vintage photographs that I find in flea markets and antique shops. My favorites showcase a glimpse of a seemingly bigger narrative. In my collection, I have two photos of women in bars. The first photo shows what seems to be the only woman in a bar full of men. The second photo shows a woman dancing on the bar. I wanted to create pieces that highlight these women’s contrasting experiences.” – Ellen Surrey
About the Artist:
(Artist Bio)
Ellen Surrey is an illustrator out of sunny Los Angeles, California. Blending her love of mid-century design and vintage treasures, Ellen enjoys finding beauty in the past and colorfully sharing it with a contemporary audience. She’s illustrated many books about inspiring people, including Dolly Parton! Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and most recently as USPS postage stamps. When she isn’t working, Ellen enjoys watching old movies and visiting her favorite thrift stores.