Yes Anthony

The artwork titled Yes Anthony captures a surreal, vibrant moment from the imaginative world of artist Philip Slagter. Painted in 2020, this 8”x10” acrylic on canvas piece represents the final work Slagter was creating before his home and studio in Montana were tragically destroyed by a fire.

In Yes Anthony, we are confronted with a chaotic yet playful scene that blends cartoonish elements with deeper emotional undercurrents. The focal point is a blue, almost elephantine figure that exudes both melancholy and resilience, seemingly the eye of the storm within this artistic universe. Around it, vibrant and exaggerated figures with wide, expressive faces engage in an animated interaction. Their exaggerated limbs and whimsical expressions suggest an almost childlike energy, but the backdrop of swirling colors and dynamic forms hint at a more profound turbulence beneath the surface.

The title Yes Anthony evokes a personal connection, perhaps a conversation or affirmation, giving the painting an intimate feel. The figures, symbolic or not, seem to be caught between jubilation and disarray, their forms fluid and morphing as if they’re part of a living, breathing dreamscape. The energy in this painting feels both celebratory and precarious, a duality that reflects the artist’s emotional state in the moments leading up to the fire that consumed his workspace and home.

With the Yes Anthony collection, wearers can embody the playful, dynamic spirit of Slagter’s final artwork before his studio was lost. Each piece is a nod to resilience, creativity, and the joy of creation, turning adversity into a celebration of art and life.

This collection is ideal for those who enjoy fashion that makes a statement and who value the story behind the clothes they wear. When you wear Yes Anthony by OBEYEBO, you’re not just wearing clothing—you’re wearing a piece of artistic history, imbued with the resilience and creativity of an artist who kept creating until the very end.