Vintage California Expressionist Landscape Acrylic Painting "The Healers, Venice" 1982

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The Healers, Venice is a stunning California impressionism-style painting on canvas, created in 1982. The painting perfectly captures a moment … more The Healers, Venice is a stunning California impressionism-style painting on canvas, created in 1982. The painting perfectly captures a moment in time and place when Venice Beach was the epitome of true California alternative living, and the vibrant Cali vibe of the 1980s.

The central figures in the painting are three Healers dressed in traditional white, set up on a paved courtyard just by the beach. The Healers were known for their alternative healing sessions and were a staple of the Venice Beach community during that time. The painting provides an authentic representation of the era and captures the essence of the community that was vibrant and free-spirited.

The painting is an example of restrained expressionism, with clear and confident brushstrokes, and a well-balanced color palette. The Malibu hills can be seen in the distance beyond the umbrella of the courtyard, adding a sense of depth and expansiveness to the painting.

The piece is in excellent and vibrant condition, with the artist's signature on the lower right front and on the back of the stretcher bar along with the title and date of completion. It is a true testament to a specific moment in time and a beloved era of California history. less