There are some who scoff at realist and representational art as merely "pretty picture" work. "Oh, a painted pretty flower; How nice!" with a heavy dose of sarcasm, and dismissiveness. Any work of art can be subversive and sometimes the most subversive art is one that appears "normal". Think Manet and his painting of Olympia. That is what I do; I mess with the viewer's psychology. As per my mentor, some of my work needs a backstory, wall text, or an explanation as I use mythology to inspire my paintings.
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Thursday, June 20, 2024
La Milonga
La Milonga, a type of Argentinian Tango, the dance its self. The Painting is 16" x 20" completed in May 2024.
On view at Blue Mountain Gallery 547 W 27th street, New York, NY. until 8/24/2024
Recent artist to artist discussion
On the surface my work is more traditional representational, etc. However, the more you look at my work, the more you get sucked in. What was surface, is now a fugue: counterpoint on counterpoint of meaning. In the end, what I paint seduces you emotionally, and reaches other realms and possible worlds. But that is not for me to say what you are seeing. My own impression is that of artist who is Autistic.
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Cassandra: prophecy fulfilled
An oil painting acknowledging the prophecy of Troy's destruction is near.
On View until 8/24/2024. Blue Mountain Gallery, 547 W 27th street, New York, NY
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