1950's Retro Vintage Artwork | Elizabeth Bessant

Retro Art

RETRO ART

Elizabeth Bessant's retro art collages use imagery cut from 1950's magazines to depict women's place in society during that era. Once the composition is complete, she incorporates paint, crystals, and other embellishments to create a visually striking and thought-provoking commentary.

Lady or Tramp

Mixed media on canvas
– paint, crystals, studs, glitter varnish coated with resin
68cm x 94cm
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Jack’s All Right

Mixed media on canvas
paint, crystals, studs, glitter varnish coated with resin
107cm x 78cm
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Security or Slavery

Mixed media on fine art paper
94.5cm X 66.5cm
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Snap into It

mixed media on canvas – collage, paint, crystals, embellishments, glitter varnish coated with resin size 37x37cm
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The Day I Changed

SOLD

mixed media on canvas – collage, paint, crystals, embellishments, glitter varnish coated with resin size 37x37cm
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Rosé

SOLD

mixed media on canvas – collage, paint, crystals, embellishments, glitter varnish coated with resin size 37x37cm
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Who is in the Cage

Mixed media collage –
paint, crystals, studs, glitter varnish, gold leaf coated with resin
107cm x 78cm
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Woman

Mixed media on fine art paper
Hand embellished with crystals -
67cm X 94cm
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Tea Party For Three Wives

Mixed media on fine art paper
- Hand embellished with crystals, Gold and Silver leaf -
69cm X 94cm
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Dream Come True

Mixed media on fine art paper -
Hand embellished with crystals and gem hearts -
65cm X 95cm
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JUGGLE OR CHOOSE

Mixed media collage on fine art paper.
Limited edition of 25 signed printes - 95cm X 65cm
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Women Sell

Mixed media on a fine art paper - Hand embellished with crystals and Silver leaf -
71cm X 96cm
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HOMAGE TO GUIDO

Mixed media on fine art paper -
Hand embellished with Crystals and gem hearts -
114cm X 71cm
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