American River (Chicago to L.A. - On the Blue Goose with Greil Marcus)

Oil on linen.

36x24x1.50"

In my oil on linen painting "American River (Chicago to L.A. - On the Blue Goose with Greil Marcus)", a Streamliner train painted in Robin's Egg Blue and Silver leaves Union Station in Chicago on the way to Los Angeles. Greil Marcus is a highly esteemed arts writer and cultural critic, widely recognized for his groundbreaking book, "Mystery Train: Images of America in Rock 'N' Roll Music". Marcus's scholarship meticulously unpacks the deep-seated connections between rock music and the broader American culture, delving into themes of national imagination, historical narratives, and the very essence of American identity. This critical framework provides an essential lens through which to interpret my visual exploration of the American scene and its embedded historical narratives.