Art Inspired by Film

Johannes Kahrs. 93'09, 1997

Taxi Driver inspired a series of painted still which reflect set celluloid moments. Maybe unrecognisable as from the film but clearly displaying his masculinity and demeanour.

Peter Doig Canoe Lake, 1997

This painting was inspired by the last moments of the film. When the drama has subsided and the lone protagonist lies exhausted and safe in her canoe, until...

Edward Hopper- House by the Railroad.

Apparently this painting heavily influenced the design of the house used in the film.

Helen Gillan- Just 5 more minuets, 2007

Inspired by the concept of children's innocence and naivity. That delicate line between fun and danger.
Cloaked bu unnaturaly dark water the children appear stranded, separated from one another with a new player entering from stage right...

Helen Gillan- Whispers


Helen Gillan- Static Air



Helen Gillan- Escape to Paradise

Inspiration was taken directly from the film stills where the images were recreated to tell a story of their own, filled with a heavy oppressive air and an impending sense of foreboding.

Wim Griffith. Gun, 2007


Wim Griffith. Trial, 2007

With his work capturing the attitudes of the crime drama genre, emphasizing moral ambiguity and sexual intrigue. This series of Men in Suits is sure to leave you wondering, "Which one is the bad guy? "

Stuart Pearson Wright, Woman Surprised by a Werewolf

A painting inspired by the film An American Werewolf in London is contending with one that draws on Apocalypse Now for the UK's largest contemporary painting prize.

As well as popular culture, works wrought from childhood memories, the animal kingdom and Renaissance art make up some of the 40 paintings named today in the shortlist for this year's (2008) John Moores contemporary painting prize.

Tim Bailey. Cadet Congo Ganja

As well as popular culture, works wrought from childhood memories, the animal kingdom and Renaissance art make up some of the 40 paintings named today in the shortlist for this year's (2008) John Moores contemporary painting prize.

"What Darth Vader did next!"

Dan Mahony. Keeping it in the Family, June 2007

Based on a scene from Chan-wook Park's spectacular revenge film, Oldboy.

Seth Metoyer. October 10, 2005

Inspired by the feature film Donnie Darko

Tina Mammoser. Empire of The Sun

The challenge of the film paintings was trying to create a personal interpretations from another artist's images and vision. Many hours were spent viewing DVDs and making sketches of various still scenes to try and choose either the best moments to abstract or to choose various elements to combine into one painting.

February 13, 2006

Inspired by the film Queen Margot (Reine Margot, La)

Jennifer Tiefel. April 14, 2006

This painting is based on a Korean movie called 'Sympathy for Lady Vengeance' . The slice of cake above her is significant in the movie