Bird vs Magic

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"The Rivalry"

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson helped make Boston and Los Angeles the central rivalry of 1980s NBA basketball. Their Celtics and Lakers met in the Finals in 1984, 1985, and 1987. Bird finished his career with three NBA championships, while Johnson won five, leaving two distinct legacies linked by their competition.

In “The Rivalry,” Justyn Farano brings the two players into close contact. Bird appears in Boston’s white and green, with Johnson’s purple-and-gold Lakers uniform immediately behind him as both look toward the play. Large lettering names the rivalry and its two participants across a weathered gold background. The tight composition makes their physical contest the focus, celebrating the competitive relationship that connected the Celtics, the Lakers, and their supporters throughout an era. This original painting is hand-signed by Larry Bird and Magic Johnson.

Medium:
Original Oil Painting
Size:
30x45
Hand Signed By:
Larry Bird, Magic Johnson
Authentication:
Larry Bird Authentic, PSA
Copyright Year:
© 2015
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$150,000

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The philosophy behind my art has always been to make the most compelling, engaging experience for you, the viewer. I try to envision what it was like to compete against that athlete on the field. I want you to feel that grit and rawness of emotion, the athlete’s competitive fire, and passion.

As a perfectionist, my obsession of getting these details precise, takes razor focus, constant critiquing, and fine tuning. It’s not till the painting is complete to my highest of standard, till I am genuinely satisfied.

- Artist Justyn Farano