BETTER LIVING THROUGH AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS

Ralph Allen Massey (b. 1938, California) “Better Living Through Automotive Mechanics” (2011) A unique, one of a kind, striking acrylic painting with gouache on a wood panel, hand signed and dated (3-23-11) in the lower right. Approximate measurements are 31.25” height x 46” width. The image features a young lady wearing very short rolled up denim shorts and a white halter top leaning over to work on the engine of a bright orange vintage automobile.

Ralph Allen Massey is an American visual artist who has had several gallery and museum exhibitions, including at the Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles, CA (2010), Avenue 50 Studio, and at the Skidmore Contemporary Art. He is known for combining popular iconic imagery of sculpture, figures, and paintings into an original composition. He blends fine art with kitsch and playfulness.