This art piece has been waiting to be named ever since I created it. “Goodbye” is now it’s very fitting and appropriate title. From the stand alone word, you may assume the story behind the digital painting is in relation to alcohol but it isn’t at all.
It’s common for me to hear from people who don’t frequent the bar say “you don’t look like you belong there” but my broken heart fit in well with all the others. It’s the place that taught me how to shoot pool, welcomed me on their pool league, and my dad gave me my first cue stick. It’s the place that improved my people skills which helped me advance in my work life. It’s the place that showed me one-night stands should never be two-night stands. It’s the place that showed me how you can be happy and grateful during a hard time. It’s the place where I realized me and a guy that I initially didn’t get along with, had a lot more in common than I thought. It’s the first bar that I walked into by myself to shoot pool with the unknown winner of last game.
To the reader: I’ll let you decide if this is one of the reasons why The Buffet stands the test of time.
Who is the woman in the art piece?
The woman smiling and looking back at The Buffet Bar sign is the artist- Erica Cantua.
The bar symbolizes a time period in the artist’s life related to divorce and the rebuilding chapter afterward.
What is The Buffet Bar?
The Buffet Bar is a dive bar located in Tucson, Arizona. It holds the title of being the oldest bar in Tucson, having first opened its doors in 1934. The bar attracts a diverse crowd, from college students to older regulars. It has a loyal following and is a place where people from all walks of life come together.
What is a “Happy Minute” referred to above?
One of the most iconic features of The Buffet is its "Happy Minute," which takes place daily at 6:00 PM and 11:00PM. During this minute, plastic coins are sold for $1 to use towards purchasing drinks at the bar. It’s a tradition that regulars look forward to.
This digital art piece/painting shows a night time scene of a woman smiling and looking back at the neon sign of the bar as she is walking away. The art piece is mainly black and white but has tints of blue, purple, and brown.