Quick update to show some shots of this new work on paper. As you can see, I have been experimenting further with the X’s and O’s, and further with the cowboys. As with the other large painting, the silhouettes are borrowed from western clothing catalogs. And the X’s and O’s? Consider it some blend between Lichtenstein’s dots and old cattle branding. Although, the more I get in, the more intriguing the X’s and O’s seem to be as a launching pad: XXX, hugs and kisses, zeros, etc. We will see.
This work is smaller: maybe 14” x 18” and far from done. It is either going to be the basis of a larger painting or a stand-alone. Either way, it is challenging my colored Sharpie collection.
New Yorker
Check out this week’s New Yorker (March 23, 2009) for a couple nice pieces on some of my art world favs. Nice little piece by Peter Schjeldahl on Ellsworth Kelly and a Chris Burden write up that is not to be missed—either by disgruntled economists or contemporary art lovers.
Movies
To catch up on my movie watching: Choke was impressive—no, not as great as the book, but one of the better movie adaptations I have ever come across. Sam Rockwell was great. Truly enjoyable.
Conversations with Other Women, shown entirely in split-screen, is interesting if only for that fact. Plus, it recalled to me the Warhol films I have seen done in similar ways. And any movie with the new Two-face (even if he isn’t as slick as Billy Dee Williams) is OK by me.
Colt 45. Works every time.
Happy springtime everyone.
This work is smaller: maybe 14” x 18” and far from done. It is either going to be the basis of a larger painting or a stand-alone. Either way, it is challenging my colored Sharpie collection.
New Yorker
Check out this week’s New Yorker (March 23, 2009) for a couple nice pieces on some of my art world favs. Nice little piece by Peter Schjeldahl on Ellsworth Kelly and a Chris Burden write up that is not to be missed—either by disgruntled economists or contemporary art lovers.
Movies
To catch up on my movie watching: Choke was impressive—no, not as great as the book, but one of the better movie adaptations I have ever come across. Sam Rockwell was great. Truly enjoyable.
Conversations with Other Women, shown entirely in split-screen, is interesting if only for that fact. Plus, it recalled to me the Warhol films I have seen done in similar ways. And any movie with the new Two-face (even if he isn’t as slick as Billy Dee Williams) is OK by me.
Colt 45. Works every time.
Happy springtime everyone.
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