16 x 16", acrylic on mounted gessoed aluminium panel
painting #287, 2021
Coke adds life to... was the slogan used by Coca-Cola between 1976 through 1979. The ad campaign showed Coke as the perfect accompaniment to food, fun and leisure in many situations common to consumers around the world. The company went all out with print ads, billboards, TV commercials and even a 7" vinyl - 45 rpm record of the jingle.
This Coke carton was a lucky find from the same estate sale in Summerside, PEI when I bought several mason jars and soda pop bottles back in 2016.
I've pretty run the gamut when it comes to documenting the history of Coca-Cola since this is the 16th themed painting that I've posted on this blog. For a link to all of my past Coca-Cola paintings - click HERE.
This painting will be part of a small solo show entitled "Art-ifacts", hosted by the Fog Forest Gallery in Sackville, NB from October 14 to November 5, 2021.
Unfortunately, in order for the gallery to remain open during the pandemic while keeping everybody safe, the gallery director and I came to the decision that it was safer not to hold an opening reception. The public however will be able to visit the gallery at their leisure during the run of the exhibition. The gallery is open on Thursday and Friday from 10 am - 5 pm. or by appointment.
