Abstract
Tiepolo. Fragonard. Courtney Love. Steven Tyler. The ornate, romantic stylings of 17th- and 18th-century painting may seem to have nothing to do with the sweat, leather, glitter, and tresses of late 20th-century rock 'n' roll. To artist Joe Wardwell they fit hand in glove. Both are ornate, bombastic, and over the top.