Double Your Pleasure 2000

Greg Hildebrandt conjured Double Your Pleasure with paint, maybe oils, in a style that's both classic and kinda out there. The painting's surface is so smooth, you could almost dive right in. But what gets me is how the colour does all the talking. Check out how that blue background pops against the warm skin tones – it's like a dance between hot and cold, a real push and pull. The way the gold stars shimmer gives the piece this fantastical, theatrical vibe. The artist's touch is so light and airy. It's like each brushstroke is a whisper, creating a sense of volume and light. This piece is like if pin-up art met some kind of cosmic fever dream. It puts me in mind of Olivia De Berardinis, another artist who knows how to bring a wink and a nod to the art of illusion. It's all about embracing the playfulness and the unexpected.