METIN SALIH
International artist Metin Salih hails from a “Mad Men”–esque background; having illustrated and painted for almost every ad agency and brand you can think of. Influenced and inspired by masters such as Sargeant, Reynolds, Varga, Robert McGinnis and Robert G. Harris, his boldly painted portraits are created from a truly unique colour palette merged with an experimental approach to this traditional genre.
Metin has been continuously evolving his style as a contemporary artist in his own right. The illustrationbased background is reflected in the hyper-real and graphic nature of the work. The accuracy and sophistication of his images is bolstered by a clear passion for painting. His highly expressive work is provocative and sexy; yet able to capture the intimacy and vulnerability of his subjects at the same time. The relationship between artist and sitter is one of ease and trust, resulting in a sense of individuality and character that shine through these beautifully alluring portraits.
Primarily created with oil paint, he also fuses his work with unconventional elements such as cement and rusty nails; resulting in stunningly adventurous works of art that ooze with passion.
O Mary Oil, acrylic on linen canvas
100 x 70 cm
Shape Of You
Oil, acrylic and rust effect on panel
112 x 90 cm
Painted Veil 2
Oil, acrylic and graffiti spray on canvas
100 x 70 cm
Eyes Wide Shut
Oil, acrylic, gouache and copper leaf on panel 112 x 90 cm
Crimson Blue
Oil, acrylic and resin on board
43 x 30 cm
Purple Haze
Oil, acrylic and resin on panel with black gloss frame
77 x 64 cm
GBP3,200
Say My Name
Oil, acrylic on linen canvas
81 x 61 cm
GBP2,300
See Me, Hear Me
Oil, acrylic and resin on panel
100 x 70 cm
GBP3,200
Painted Veil
Oil, graffiti spray, acrylic on canvas
100 x 70 cm
GBP3,200
Dreams Of Gold
Oil, acrylic and gold resin on panel
41 x 30 cm
GBP1,900
Love
Oil, acrylic, graffiti spray and gold paint on panel
61 x 46 cm
GBP2,300
Heart Of Glass
Plexiglass 3D
unique popart Marilyn with contemporary white gloss
frame
81 x 95 cm
GBP3,800
Golden Eyes
Oil, acrylic, silver and gold leaf with black frame, 36 x 43 cm; GBP1,600
Gone Girl
Oil, acrylic on panel
61 x 46 cm
GBP3,200
The Look
Oil, acrylic and resin on panel
41 x 30 cm
GBP1,500
Bridge To Love
Oil, acrylic, gouache on panel
112 x 90 cm
GBP5,000
SUMAC
Oil, acrylic and resin on board, 38 x 51 cm; GBP1,900
East Loves West Loves East Oil, acrylic and resin on panel, gold frame
120 x 90 cm
GBP3,800
Trust
Oil, acrylic and resin on board with ornate frame, 56 x 74 cm; GBP2,300
Mystere
Oil, acrylic, gold resin on panel with black frame, 36 x 43 cm; GBP1,600
Night And Day
Oil, acrylic, gouache and resin on panel
61 x 46 cm
GBP1,900
