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The Rainbow Collective

Food for Thought by P.K. Benbow

Food for Thought by P.K. Benbow

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About the Artist

My name is PK, and I’m a Gay Artist. 

Not because I’m a man who paints naked men, but because I choose to paint gay men.

Most of them are my friends and people in my life. They pose for me in photoshoots for reference material, and then I paint them into imaginary worlds, borrowing architectural drafting techniques to ground them in a realistic rendition of light, space, and depth.

Each work of Art is like a painting inside of a drawing. Over my under-drawing is an underlayer of acrylic paint to establish the base colors, and then all the fine details, shadows, and highlights are drawn on top of that in a combination of white, dark, and color-tinted charcoals. 

For a long time, I would try to find words to describe my reasons for painting the images I paint. And in doing so, I’d reach for contrived explanations of what each painting was supposed to mean. But more recently I’ve come to understand that my paintings are not born of reason at all. 

They come from somewhere deep in that emotional part of my mind that can’t really express itself in words. And often I don’t fully understand my own work until years after I’ve created it.

Print Specifications

Our Master's Edition Museum-Quality 250gsm art paper is off-white and uncoated, offering a high-quality finish for art enthusiasts.

Our paper is sustainably sourced from Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forests.

The Unframed option is print only & arrives trimmed & frame ready

Premium Frame

We believe high-quality prints should be protected and properly displayed.

Our ready-to-hang premium wooden frames, crafted from responsibly sourced oak (or ash for black and white frames) are durable and provide natural elegance that complements a variety of artistic styles.

Featuring unique wood grains for added character, this option is ideal for those seeking to showcase world-class quality artwork:

  • Ready-to-hang: Includes hanging kit, ready to hang directly on the wall.
  • Frame Material: Responsibly sourced oak wood.
  • Frame Color: Natural wood, black, and white, showcasing the distinct wood grain.
  • Frame Measurements: 20mm (0.79") thick and wide, wider than the classic 14mm (0.55") frame.

Standard Frame

We believe high-quality prints should be protected and properly displayed.

For your convenience, the Framed option arrives with print in frame ready to hang on your wall

Handmade

Milled with simple clean lines, each order is handmade by a specialist picture framer

Glaze

UV-blocking, premium acrylic glazes further protects your print from sun and moisture damage

Paper sourcing

The Pine wood is sustainably sourced from Stewardship Council® (FSC) certified forests

Design

Lightweight and robust, with back fixtures, so they arrive ready to hang

Returns & Refunds

We want you to love your new art. If you’re not completely happy, you can return your order within 30 days of delivery.

To start a return, email us at jordan@therainbowcollective.co

Shipping & Delivery

We partner with professional print studios local to you to reduce our environmental impact and deliver faster.

  • Processing time: 1–3 business days
  • Express shipping: 2–4 business days
  • Standard shipping: 4–8 business days

You’ll receive tracking as soon as your order ships.

Seen from above, a naked man sits alone on a vivid blue sofa, absorbed in the pages of an illustrated book. His body brings softness to a room shaped by strong geometry.

Benbow often uses nudity to reveal an inner state rather than simply the body. Here, the man appears entirely at ease in his solitude, his attention turned away from us and towards the world held in his hands. The surrounding frames remain empty while his imagination is quietly occupied, suggesting that what nourishes us may not always be visible from the outside.

In Food for Thought, reading becomes a private moment of escape and creation. A moment in which the mind is free to wander beyond the room.

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Carefully curated

The Rainbow Collective is your go-to online store for curated contemporary art prints by Queer Artists. Here it's all about quality over quantity. We hand-select each artist and artwork to bring you a trusted source of bold and expressive works that will effortlessly transform your home.

Backing independent artists

Run by creatives for creatives, we have a passion to champion and financially empower emerging artists. Our mission is to support the grassroots creative community, which in turn will help bolster its future.

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Leave a Lasting Impression

Our prints don’t just look beautiful - they feel beautiful. Printed on luxuriously smooth Museum-Quality 250gsm art paper, each piece has a non-reflective finish that brings out rich colours and fine details without glare. The weight and thickness give a gallery-quality feel that makes your walls look instantly elevated.

Precision-milled Frames

Featuring a thin, contemporary design, our frames perfectly complement your artwork and elevate your home’s aesthetic

  • Solid real wood frames
  • Sustainably sourced FCS certified forest wood
  • Premium UV-protecting acrylic glaze
  • Available in neutral and coloured wood

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