Ivy Haldeman

Ivy Haldeman

BornNationalityBased In
1985AmericanNew York City
Biography

Ivy Haldeman's life size paintings present a visual conundrum, unveiling layered complexities through prolonged observation. Her canvases are imbued with a sense of deja vu, invoking an inherent sense of familiarity. Yet, this recognition is continually challenged by the bizarre, humorous, and occasionally peculiar narratives she orchestrates. For instance, her ‘hot dog’ character, adorned with delicate features, indulges in mundane activities - from lounging provocatively to engaging in conversations via banana phones, all whilst nestled within lustrous buns. The creamy hue of the bun illuminates a face with elongated eyelashes and petite lips, seductively leaning, absorbed in the gaze of the other. These buns, though cushion-like, suggest comfort, are also unabashedly reminiscent of phallic symbols. Despite this, they transcend the mere confines of their 'hot dog' identity, presenting an artistic play on Freudian undertones. ...

Selected Artworks
Colossus, Shadow Over Eye, Hand Back to Cheek, Shin Forward
Ivy Haldeman
Colossus, Shadow Over Eye, Hand Back to Cheek, Shin Forward, 2021
212.09 x 146.05cm
Colossus, Four Fingers Hold Bun, Hand Along Edge, Bottom to Top
Ivy Haldeman
Colossus, Four Fingers Hold Bun, Hand Along Edge, Bottom to Top, 2021
212 x 146cm
Twice, Feet Overlap, Hand Over Eye, Fingers Prod
Ivy Haldeman
Twice, Feet Overlap, Hand Over Eye, Fingers Prod, 2021
212.09 x 146.05cm
Two Suits, Sleeves Up, Jacket Bottom Blown, Skirt Kick (Blue, Yellow)
Ivy Haldeman
Two Suits, Sleeves Up, Jacket Bottom Blown, Skirt Kick (Blue, Yellow), 2021
170.18 x 152.4cm
Two Suits, Backs Forward, Shoulder Cocked, Sleeves Overlap (Blue, Blue)
Ivy Haldeman
Two Suits, Backs Forward, Shoulder Cocked, Sleeves Overlap (Blue, Blue), 2020
170.18 x 152.4cm
Two Suits, Sleeve Reaches to Skirt, Cuff to Lapel, Sleeve Bent Across Waist (Red, Blue)
Ivy Haldeman
Two Suits, Sleeve Reaches to Skirt, Cuff to Lapel, Sleeve Bent Across Waist (Red, Blue), 2020
170.18 x 152.4cm
Heels, Wrist Under Shank, Fingers Pursed
Ivy Haldeman
Heels, Wrist Under Shank, Fingers Pursed, 2020
60.96 x 41.91cm
Colossus, Foot Touches Tip of Stiletto Heel, Finger Approaches Eyelashes, Back to Front
Ivy Haldeman
Colossus, Foot Touches Tip of Stiletto Heel, Finger Approaches Eyelashes, Back to Front, 2020
212.09 x 146.05cm
Twice, Index to Lower Lip, Hand on Bicep, Turned Away
Ivy Haldeman
Twice, Index to Lower Lip, Hand on Bicep, Turned Away, 2023
212 x 146cm
Two Figure, Hand to Mouth, Fingers Curl, Toes Press Against Shin, End to End, Glance Back
Ivy Haldeman
Two Figure, Hand to Mouth, Fingers Curl, Toes Press Against Shin, End to End, Glance Back, 2023
213 x 147cm
Two Suits, Elbows Lock, Lilt Right, Wrists Together (Compose Green, Ultramarine Blue)
Ivy Haldeman
Two Suits, Elbows Lock, Lilt Right, Wrists Together (Compose Green, Ultramarine Blue), 2023
128 x 203cm
Hand Hold, Index Up, Fruit Bends, Breeze
Ivy Haldeman
Hand Hold, Index Up, Fruit Bends, Breeze, 2023
61 x 42cm
Gallery Representation
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