Selwyn Senatori (1973) - The Breakfast Club
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Selwyn Senatori The Breakfast Club is a 1999 oil painting on canvas, 100 by 160 cm, hand-signed on the front and back, in an original edition, of modern style and a still life depiction, made in the Netherlands and sold by Galerie.
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The Breakfast Club
100 × 160 cm
Oil on canvas
1999
Signed (front and back)
A hand-signed booklet is also included with the painting.
Shipping can be arranged after the auction!!
Selwyn Senatori is known for his narrative paintings in which he brings together personal memories, cinematic references, and elements from popular culture. His work often evokes a sense of nostalgia and resembles a frozen film frame: a moment full of atmosphere, tension, and suggestion. Senatori’s painting style is recognizable by his loose brushwork, warm color palette, and the dreamy, sometimes slightly melancholic tone. His work is collected internationally and is regularly offered on (inter)national art platforms.
The title The Breakfast Club refers to the iconic film The Breakfast Club by director John Hughes. This cult classic from 1985 centers on five students who, during a Saturday detention, gradually reveal their differences, insecurities, and personal stories. The film stands as a symbol of youth culture, identity, and underlying emotion—themes that resonate well with Senatori’s oeuvre.
In this painting, Senatori translates that cinematic and emotional charge into imagery. The everyday moment gains a deeper meaning and invites the viewer to construct their own story. Thus, The Breakfast Club is not only a powerful visual work but also an intriguing narrative painting that appeals to both art lovers and film enthusiasts.
The Breakfast Club
100 × 160 cm
Oil on canvas
1999
Signed (front and back)
A hand-signed booklet is also included with the painting.
Shipping can be arranged after the auction!!
Selwyn Senatori is known for his narrative paintings in which he brings together personal memories, cinematic references, and elements from popular culture. His work often evokes a sense of nostalgia and resembles a frozen film frame: a moment full of atmosphere, tension, and suggestion. Senatori’s painting style is recognizable by his loose brushwork, warm color palette, and the dreamy, sometimes slightly melancholic tone. His work is collected internationally and is regularly offered on (inter)national art platforms.
The title The Breakfast Club refers to the iconic film The Breakfast Club by director John Hughes. This cult classic from 1985 centers on five students who, during a Saturday detention, gradually reveal their differences, insecurities, and personal stories. The film stands as a symbol of youth culture, identity, and underlying emotion—themes that resonate well with Senatori’s oeuvre.
In this painting, Senatori translates that cinematic and emotional charge into imagery. The everyday moment gains a deeper meaning and invites the viewer to construct their own story. Thus, The Breakfast Club is not only a powerful visual work but also an intriguing narrative painting that appeals to both art lovers and film enthusiasts.
Details
Artist
Selwyn Senatori (1973)
Sold with frame
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
The Breakfast Club
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
1999
Condition
Good condition
Height
100 cm
Width
160 cm
Depiction/theme
Still life
Style
Contemporary
Period
1990-2000
