Sabrina Bockler 'Something Pretty' Print Available

Artist: Sabrina Bockler
Title: Something Pretty
Medium: Giclee Print
Size: 18 x 18 Inches
Edition: 40
Price: $100

 

Sabrina Bockler (b. 1987) is a rising American painter based in Brooklyn, New York, renowned for her intricate, surrealist works that juxtapose aristocratic opulence with an unsettling, off-kilter allure. Her distinctive visual language is heavily inspired by historical art movements, particularly the rich, velvety textures of Dutch Golden Age still lifes and the dramatic flair of Baroque and Rococo aesthetics. Bockler meticulously crafts decadent scenes overflowing with classic finery like lobsters, seashells, and abundant floral arrangements, only to subvert them with elements of mischief and disruption, such as mischievous dogs or two-headed swans, creating a sense of something not quite as it seems. This dichotomy between traditional grandeur and the uncanny serves as a core theme in her art.

Bockler's work deeply references themes of domestic identity and explores the often undervalued nature of historically "women's work". The painstaking labor implied in preparing her lavish tablescapes is a coded feminine element that she uses to comment on patriarchal control and oppression. She also incorporates classical allusions, referencing Roman mythology and goddesses like Diana to explore autonomy and sacred space.

A graduate of Parsons School of Design in 2011, where she initially studied fashion design, Bockler is largely a self-taught painter who shifted her focus to painting after graduation. Her unique approach has garnered significant attention, leading to solo exhibitions at prominent galleries in Los Angeles, New York, London, and Montreal. Beyond the gallery world, her illustrations have appeared in publications such as Interview Magazine and Marie Claire, and she has created textile motifs for fashion brands like Altuzarra. Her work stands out for its masterful detail and ability to reflect on centuries-old art while discovering new avenues for contemporary interpretation, making her a compelling figure in the modern art world.