P.O.C. Mixed media on paper. 36"x67.5". 2011.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
new piece.
first creation in the new space. just as practice. getting back into the groove.
POC. paint, charcoal, and gesso on scrap piece of folded, torn, discolored, previously painted, newsprint like paper. approximately 2--2-1/2' x 4'. 2011.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
plant portraits
other folks: "do you have any pets?"
me: "no. i have plants."
other folks: "oh." [insert awkward laugh]
holly. ink on paper. 12" x 12". 2011.
succulent. ink on paper. 12"x 12". 2010
croton. ink on paper. 12" x 12". 2010.
me: "no. i have plants."
other folks: "oh." [insert awkward laugh]
some people love their pets. i love my plants.
if you love your plant(s) too, i'd be happy to create its portrait.
after all, what better way to immortalize a specimen not responsible for f-ing up this planet?
holly. ink on paper. 12" x 12". 2011.
succulent. ink on paper. 12"x 12". 2010
croton. ink on paper. 12" x 12". 2010.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Promises, Promises
In trying to develop a statement for Security Blanket(?), it came to me this past Thursday night in the exasperated words of Sally Brown, Charlie Brown's baby sister.
At the conclusion of ABC's broadcast of It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, the second half of the 8 o'clock hour began with You're NOT Elected, Charlie Brown. Considering election day is right around the corner and considerably polarizing this year, I have no doubt this programming maneuver was carefully planned. (And it was, starting in 2006: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You%27re_Not_Elected,_Charlie_Brown)
But aside from that, if you've never watched this little jewel, here's a general synopsis. Linus is running for class president and Lucy is his campaign manager. Speech after speech Linus promises,
"If I'm elected school body president, I will purge the kingdom! My administration will free us from our spiritual Babylon! Under my administration, I will rid the school of all false idols in high places!" and, "In my administration, children will be children, and adults will be adults!"
Linus wins the election by one vote cast by his opponent who conceded Linus was the better man for the job.
Upon victory, Sally ecstatically escorts Linus to the principal's office to fulfill his promises to the student body. A few minutes later, a sweating and subservient Linus emerges. Sally proclaims, "Well, I hope you told him off." Linus blushes, "Actually, no. As a matter of fact, he told me. "
What Sally says next most accurately describes the sentiments behind this piece. It's intent is not specifically political, but more universal, in that we all, at times, find security, comfort, and hope in empty promises.
At the conclusion of ABC's broadcast of It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, the second half of the 8 o'clock hour began with You're NOT Elected, Charlie Brown. Considering election day is right around the corner and considerably polarizing this year, I have no doubt this programming maneuver was carefully planned. (And it was, starting in 2006: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You%27re_Not_Elected,_Charlie_Brown)
But aside from that, if you've never watched this little jewel, here's a general synopsis. Linus is running for class president and Lucy is his campaign manager. Speech after speech Linus promises,
"If I'm elected school body president, I will purge the kingdom! My administration will free us from our spiritual Babylon! Under my administration, I will rid the school of all false idols in high places!" and, "In my administration, children will be children, and adults will be adults!"
Linus wins the election by one vote cast by his opponent who conceded Linus was the better man for the job.
Upon victory, Sally ecstatically escorts Linus to the principal's office to fulfill his promises to the student body. A few minutes later, a sweating and subservient Linus emerges. Sally proclaims, "Well, I hope you told him off." Linus blushes, "Actually, no. As a matter of fact, he told me. "
What Sally says next most accurately describes the sentiments behind this piece. It's intent is not specifically political, but more universal, in that we all, at times, find security, comfort, and hope in empty promises.
"He sold out! We elected him, and he sold out! They're all the same! Promises, promises! You elect them, and they weasel out of their promises!"
---Sally Brown
Security Blanket(?). aluminum chocolate wrappers, glue, tape, staples. 53" x 71". 2010
---Sally Brown
Security Blanket(?). aluminum chocolate wrappers, glue, tape, staples. 53" x 71". 2010Sunday, July 25, 2010
Good things to those prepared....
the work in progress for about 5 years now. started this one in undergrad and slowly it grew...and grows still...
FYI--eat Dove chocolate and send me the wrappers--whole, minimal tears, and flattened.
thanks friends!
Security Blanket(?). aluminum chocolate wrappers, glue, tape, staples. 53" x 71". 2010Sunday, November 1, 2009
from the sketchbook...
doodles and such from the pages of my books. most of these came forth out of the depths of pure boredom.
this one has since changed...dramatically.
ink blot.
a combination of the above two images.
image on right is backside of image on left.
image on right is the backside of image on right.
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