Trompe l'oeil Graffigraphy

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There is another whole art universe, parallel to the art world we're familiar with and it's filled with graffiti, low brow and street art. And those genre definitions are so encompassing (just like the term abstract) that we're way over due for subset classifications. I really am amazed at how huge, pervasive and entrenched this other "culture" is and admire the way it's growing and maturing. What's happening out there is encouraging and inspiring.
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You'll be forgiven for thinking that the young man is standing in front of a wall sculpture. That's DAIM and that's how he paints. In fact, that's how he paints his name. Visit his Website to be educated and entertained. I personally, really appreciate the dates he's included in the Evolution part of the Wallpaintings Section. There's lots to enjoy here, including videos.  So take your time, snoop around and I'm sure you too will come to appreciate one of the young masters of this other art world.
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Image is from the very interesting site - senseslost.
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Painting With Plastic

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This was supposed to be the next post because it ties in so well with the May 22 Post, but I got all wrapped up in getting ready for my show at the Watkins Glen Gallery . . . . .

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Anyway, you'll want to read all about Klari Reis and her very interesting oeuvre. Her paintings are sumptuous and when you visit her Website, you'll be blown away with the bright clear pictures of her art Installed. (Her site takes a couple seconds to load.)

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When you read This about her Petri Dish art, be sure to click on the link in the first paragraph - it's way cool.

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Photo is from Palo Alto Online.

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Some Things Take Time

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Am in the middle of getting some paintings ready for a show up in Watkins Glen, NY. Some of my latest paintings weren't even signed on the back; after which they get brown paper and then titled, dated and signed again. And then there's the little matter of framing. I've chosen to build my own frames and attach them to the back of the painting so as to show off the edges which are an important part of the whole. After catching up and catching my breath there was one last work that needed a frame and I won't bore you with the details of why a painting from 2008 is just now getting framed. What especially fascinated me was noticing the dates on the back. The original painting was "done" in August 2003 but wasn't finished till July of 2008. Five years and several layers later, we have the beautiful result you see above, titled Pandora's Box And The Moving Target. So tomorrow's the big hang and hopefully I'll have some descent pics to share.
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Bleeding Dottillism

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There's a nice interview (and studio shot) with John Dempcy where he easily explains the process behind his art. And even though these seem obvious, it really is wonderful how he controls the events that bring each piece to life.
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The image is from Julie Nester Gallery, where the thumbs enlarge just a tad bigger than the many images on his own Website.
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Book Sculpture

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My very first thought was "delicious" and then "candy cane". Sure looks real, but I wondered if it was a painting; the colors are just so cool. And if it's real, how'd he do that?

Paul Octavious is a photographer with a sly sense of humor. Visit his Website to see more of these fascinating, thought provoking book sculptures and other interesting projects.
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Image is from and first spotted this on Thebesttimeofday.

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Postmodernizing the Bindi

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Bharti Kher's oeuvre is a fascinating one that straddles mixed media pieces such as this, sculpture and installation. A very concise paragraph at Galerie Perrotin will answer your immediate questions. Exploring the 56 images at Hauser & Wirth and then reading the text about one of her Exhibitions further elucidates her career.
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Image from Artnet.
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Circular Emotions

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These lacquered paintings by Rusty Wolfe have a fascinating story behind them, which you can pursue in the Press section of his Website, where you'll also want to check out his sculptures. But for larger images so you can get a real good look at these babies, visit Rice/Polak Gallery and Evan Lurie Gallery.

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Image is from Rice/Polak Gallery.
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Wall/Scissors/Paper

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The last time my aunt and uncle visited, she (Bev) commented - why didn't we go ahead and get rid of those things. The "things" were two lampshades that she had cut floral patterns into. Over the years the paper had warped and even though they weren't the best-looking anymore, they meant a lot to us because of her.
That's the story that immediately came to mind when I saw this giant work by Andreas Kocks.
Visit her Website to see more.
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Diaphanous Dottillism

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Mira Hecht creates these lovely atmospheric conditions for us, using a dottillist format. You'll find more examples of her work at The Ralls Collection and then even more on her Exhibition Page.
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This image is from their Blog, where you can click on the same image for a ginormous enlargement that lets you really appreciate her handiwork.
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Fun Interview

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This has got to be one of the stranger, cornier interviews I've ever seen and really, it was quite refreshing and fun. I've never been a fan of Shepard Fairey and this was a chance to see his work framed and hanging in a gallery and I must admit that I was impressed and maybe even "get" his oeuvre, now. The vid's a touch long, but worth every minute.
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Spotted this on Artfagcity.com
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Adjusted Abstracts

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Look a little closer at this painting by Miranda Parkes and you'll notice she's deftly cut some circles and then rotated them slightly to doctor the composition. This is such a sly manipulation that you're really not prepared for how she man-handles some of her painted canvases into objects both beautiful and alien. The image is from her current show at Jonathan Smart Gallery where the text, along with 5 images of her work acts as a primer about her oeuvre. And seeing those pieces first makes you really appreciate and enjoy the much bolder and brighter creations at Gallery 33. Whether she's familiar with the work of  Steven Parrino or not really doesn't matter; she's definitely her own woman with a solid train of thought.
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More about her and a delicious painting here and here.
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