Evening at the King Cole Bar 

Jeff Jamison created this painting titled "Evening at the King Cole Bar." It depicts a lively bar scene with figures in the foreground and a mural of Old King Cole in the background. The painting engages with themes of class and leisure, depicting a space of luxury and social interaction that's historically been associated with upper classes. The figures at the bar, dressed in business attire, suggest a professional clientele enjoying a moment of respite. The mural of Old King Cole adds a layer of myth and tradition to the scene, referencing a figure of jovial royalty and entertainment. Jamison's painting invites us to consider the intersection of social class, leisure, and cultural representation. Who has access to these spaces and how are they represented? In capturing this scene, Jamison creates a narrative that reflects societal norms and fantasies related to leisure and status, while inviting the viewer to contemplate their own relationship to these themes.