Social Realism, Acrylic on Canvas by David Fleming

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David Fleming
Social Realism (California, 20th–21st Century)

Riley’s Bar
Acrylic on canvas
Signed lower right

A compelling example of contemporary … Read more David Fleming
Social Realism (California, 20th–21st Century)

Riley’s Bar
Acrylic on canvas
Signed lower right

A compelling example of contemporary Social Realism, Riley’s Bar captures the atmosphere and character of a classic American gathering place. Fleming’s confident brushwork and nuanced palette bring depth and authenticity to the scene, reflecting the tradition of Social Realist storytelling through everyday life.

Dimensions (as framed):
43.125 W x 33.125 H x 1.0 D in.

Sight size:
39.5 W x 29.5 H in.

*Santa Cruz artist David Fleming graduated from San Jose State University with a B.S. in industrial design, and soon went to work for Ford in Detroit as a car stylist. After two years he returned to California to work for Lockheed as an off-road vehicle designer. Fleming spent a year in Stuttgart, Germany, working for Porsche, designing cars, and helicopters, and later returned to California to pursue full time painting. David Flemings paintings have been exhibited in many galleries and exhibitions, including: Los Robles Gallery in Palo Alto, the Union and the Luggage Store Galleries in San Francisco, and the Henry Miller Library at Big Sur. He has also participated in the Santa Cruz County Open Studios yearly since 1996, and has had numerous shows at Community Chest Treasures in Santa Cruz, the Pacific Grove Art Center, Santa Cruz County Government Building, Santa Cruz Art League, Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, Smith Gallery at UC Santa Cruz, Stone Gallery in Oakland, and Pajaro Valley Arts Council Gallery. Fleming also taught art and design at San Jose State University for 35 years before retiring in 2002. See less