Cocktail Party III by Alexandre Moore Rockefeller captures the joy of social gatherings, whether it’s a cocktail party, an afterwork event, a company celebration, a gallery opening, or simply a warm moment with friends or family. In this abstract representation, Rockefeller creates an immersive atmosphere inspired by pop art. The scale of the piece, measuring 1.14 meters in height and 1.46 meters in width, invites viewers to step into this festive scene where the energy of human interactions comes to life.
The use of metallic, pearly, and iridescent paints—various terms for the same color-shifting effect—enhances the brightness of the scene and captures shifting light to accentuate reflections, giving the figures a sense of fluid and dynamic movement. This brightness is further highlighted by alternating matte and glossy textures, adding to the feeling of a scene in constant flux.
This special paint enriches the palette with tones that subtly shift with the viewing angle or ambient light. A thicker layer of material creates selective light interference, giving the artwork a lively, moving quality. This technique generates an impression of festivity and dynamism, making Cocktail Party III more than a mere depiction of a social moment—it’s an immersion into the vibrancy and spontaneity of human exchanges.
Ready to hang. Work on frame: 2 cm deep wooden frame for hanging the painting. It does not add any cm in length or width.