Peeling Back the Layers of “Glass Onion”: Symbolism and Psychedelia in Nelson’s Tribute to The Beatles
Robert Lyn Nelson’s “Glass Onion” is a vibrant and imaginative portrayal of The Beatles’ song of the same name. Part of his celebrated Beatles Tribute Series, this surrealist oil painting bursts with symbolic imagery drawn from the song’s lyrics. A female figure, her closed eyes suggesting introspection, emerges from a swirling river of time, her head adorned with a fantastical crown of flowers, fruits, and a ticking pocket watch. Floating onions, a bespectacled owl clutching musical sheets, and fragmented text further enhance the dreamlike atmosphere.
Nelson’s meticulous detail and rich color palette create a mesmerizing visual experience, inviting viewers to decipher the layered meanings embedded within the artwork.
“Glass Onion,” released in 1968 on The Beatles’ self-titled double album (also known as the “White Album”), is a complex and enigmatic song written primarily by John Lennon. Intentionally layered with allusions to previous Beatles songs, it was Lennon’s playful attempt to confound those searching for hidden meanings in their music. The lyrics are a stream of consciousness, touching on themes of perception, illusion, and the nature of art itself.
Size: 24 x 24 inches
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-The Original painting: Oil, acrylic on canvas
-Prints: Limited edition Giclee on canvas, signed and numbered.
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Original art:
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Limited Edition Prints:
Prints are available. All prints are premium quality Giclee (Zhee-clay) prints on canvas. All are personally embellished by the artist with gel medium for texture and acrylic paint highlights so your print will be unique! Each print is also signed and numbered in paint by the artist and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
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