About
As one of the world’s most collected, significant pop artists today, Nelson De La Nuez is a born iconoclast. Using his unique juxtaposition of pop culture and surrealism, blended with America’s rich culture and history, De La Nuez has created works of art that are considered timeless. Listed on the “Who’s Who List of the Most Collected Artists of Our Time,” his works are original, bold, and outspoken. The artist is known for his distinctive, trademarked style called “Art on the Edge,” which is creating art on all sides of the canvas.
Nelson De La Nuez’s spray can sculpture, "Painting the Town Pink," is a delightful fusion of pop culture and street art, showcasing his signature playful aesthetic. The sculpture transforms a spray can into a vibrant work of art featuring the iconic Pink Panther in a graffiti-inspired setting.
The central panel of the can depicts the Pink Panther wielding a paint roller, collaborating with a small white character to "paint the town pink." The dynamic scene is set against a graffiti-splashed background in shades of magenta, black, and white, with drips and sprays of paint adding texture and depth. The bold urban motifs celebrate the rebellious, creative energy of street art.
On the reverse, the can features elaborate graffiti text in electric pink tones, mimicking the look of a street mural. De La Nuez’s signature adorns the side, reinforcing the sculpture’s authenticity and connection to his celebrated pop art style.
This sculpture is a celebration of nostalgia, creativity, and the blending of high art with playful storytelling. The tactile layering of colors brings the artwork to life, making it a must-have for collectors of contemporary pop art or fans of the Pink Panther. Both a tribute to street culture and a conversation starter, "Painting the Town Pink" is a lively, dynamic addition to any art collection.
This one-of-a-kind collectible spray can is displayed on a 6-inch square black plexi base and encased in a 9 inch tall, 6 inch wide, and 6 inch deep clear acrylic plexi holder, making it easy to place and showcase in any space. The spray can is 7.5-inches tall and 2.5-inches wide. Size and price include the base and display unit. The artwork is signed on the bottom of the base and on the side of the spray can. A certificate of authenticity issued by the gallery is included. Convenient local Los Angeles delivery. Affordable Continental US and worldwide shipping.
Nelson De La Nuez was born in 1959 in Havana, Cuba, and came to the United States at age seven. He was raised in California. De La Nuez studied Art History at Boston University where he was inspired by the French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist periods. Though his paintings are clearly Pop Art, the subtle humor of artists like Edouard Manet and Pablo Picasso echo throughout his playful work.
De La Nuez’s work hangs in some of the most prominent private collections of movie stars, directors, producers, comedians, and corporations. His work has been purchased by Sotheby’s for future auctions and his works sell out consistently at major international shows and fairs. Nelson De La Nuez tries to create a new generation of art lovers, drawing upon icons and art history to entice younger minds, in turn provoking the interest of the generation above them.
The L.A. Times called De La Nuez “the comedic da Vinci of our times.” His ability to use non-related images to achieve a whole new and stimulating outlook on life has brought him many awards and published features. The artist continues to challenge himself to incorporate new and exciting ideas into his art and his style. He believes he is a success if his art inspires people to think beyond the norm.
