Not much has been happening of late, just in the studio working away.
SABATO, EL NUEVE DE OCTUBRE, VEINTE-DIEZ
Yesterday afternoon, we met up with the crew and went to the Renaissance Fair at Sunset Park, just South East of the airport. The fair goes for 3 days and has stalls, fair rides and lots of 'medieval' eats. Here's me with turkey leg. Two of those and your blood turns to gravy.
Yesterday afternoon, we met up with the crew and went to the Renaissance Fair at Sunset Park, just South East of the airport. The fair goes for 3 days and has stalls, fair rides and lots of 'medieval' eats. Here's me with turkey leg. Two of those and your blood turns to gravy.
VIERNES, EL OCHO DE OCTUBRE, VEINTE-DIEZ
I've been thinking about this whole 'left-handed' thing that I've been blessed/cursed with. Of course one of the most important texts on the subject, is in storage in New Zealand, so I'll have to make do with the internet, but will have to cross-reference everything as the internet is notorious for factual error, well, not the internet, but the people able to upload to it.
I've decided to start curating an exhibition about the subject. A mix of extant works I know of and works I'd like to commission by artists who I think will tackle the subject interestingly.
When it comes to being left-handed, I usually think of the negative things that annoy me, such as smudging ink while writing, sports equipment and, as you can see in the last post, guitars.
I'm painting a larger painting at the moment based on the theme of 'wrath of the left-hander'
(below) an ex-voto celebrating Left-Handed day in 2007.
I've been thinking about this whole 'left-handed' thing that I've been blessed/cursed with. Of course one of the most important texts on the subject, is in storage in New Zealand, so I'll have to make do with the internet, but will have to cross-reference everything as the internet is notorious for factual error, well, not the internet, but the people able to upload to it.
I've decided to start curating an exhibition about the subject. A mix of extant works I know of and works I'd like to commission by artists who I think will tackle the subject interestingly.
When it comes to being left-handed, I usually think of the negative things that annoy me, such as smudging ink while writing, sports equipment and, as you can see in the last post, guitars.
I'm painting a larger painting at the moment based on the theme of 'wrath of the left-hander'
(below) an ex-voto celebrating Left-Handed day in 2007.
JUEVES, EL SIETE DE OCTUBRE, VEINTE-DIEZ
Speaking of left-handed retardedness, my new guitar arrived yesterday - a cheap Silvertone that I picked up for a very cheap price. I found a 40 watt Fender amp at a thrift store a couple of weeks back so it made sense to buy a guitar for it. I like the guitar, it's got the faintest twist in the neck, but the intonation is good and the tuners are solid, the humbucker pickups are grunty, especially through the amp, so it'll do me fine for noodling around. In the picture on the right, you can see a couple of retablos with left hands in them. It's a theme I've been looking at for a while now. I'll elaborate on that a bit later on. (photos by JK Russ)
Speaking of left-handed retardedness, my new guitar arrived yesterday - a cheap Silvertone that I picked up for a very cheap price. I found a 40 watt Fender amp at a thrift store a couple of weeks back so it made sense to buy a guitar for it. I like the guitar, it's got the faintest twist in the neck, but the intonation is good and the tuners are solid, the humbucker pickups are grunty, especially through the amp, so it'll do me fine for noodling around. In the picture on the right, you can see a couple of retablos with left hands in them. It's a theme I've been looking at for a while now. I'll elaborate on that a bit later on. (photos by JK Russ)
MIERCOLES, EL SEIS DE OCTUBRE, VEINTE-DIEZ
A photo by Jo, looking through my studio window a couple of weeks ago. The wall behind is now full of half-completed retablos. Danger, Left-hander operating stick with hairs attached.
A photo by Jo, looking through my studio window a couple of weeks ago. The wall behind is now full of half-completed retablos. Danger, Left-hander operating stick with hairs attached.
MARTES, EL CINCO DE OCTUBRE, VEINTE-DIEZ
I received the image below from Stephen via Facebook, who had visited the Wallace Art Awards in the new location at the old Pah homestead in Auckland. He had this to say about the placement: Matt, I found the hanging of this exhibition very odd. In your work, for example, your signature was at my eye-line. I'm 6 feet tall. Go figure.
I received the image below from Stephen via Facebook, who had visited the Wallace Art Awards in the new location at the old Pah homestead in Auckland. He had this to say about the placement: Matt, I found the hanging of this exhibition very odd. In your work, for example, your signature was at my eye-line. I'm 6 feet tall. Go figure.
LUNES EL CUATRO DE OCTUBRE, VEINTE-DIEZ
Juan Muniz painting in reverse-glass technique on Gina Quaranto's office window at Blackbird Studios.
(photo: JK Russ)
Juan Muniz painting in reverse-glass technique on Gina Quaranto's office window at Blackbird Studios.
(photo: JK Russ)
DOMINGO, EL TRES DE OCTUBRE, VEINTE-DIEZ
Here's two artist's work I'm interested in here in Las Vegas. Enrique Nevarez (left, who also runs La Gloria Clothing label) and Tod Mitchell. Nevarez uses screen-printing and stencil techniques to render assassination victims with their killers emblazened on a standard underneath the portraits. I met Tod at a screening of Car Wash a couple of Friday's ago. The work behind him is from when he was younger and had a Pettibon feel to it, except it elaborates on his personal experiences. Tod's obsessed with Surrealism, so we get on well!
SABATO, EL DOS DE OCTUBRE, VEINTE-DIEZ
Last night was the Zombie Apocalypse / First Friday exhibition openings in Downtown Las Vegas. We started of at Blackbird Studios where Jo and I both had work in the exhibition then we walked around all the other exhibitions at the Arts Factory and on Casino Center. First Friday is getting so big now that it's near impossible to see everyone and every show in the night.
(all photos by JK Russ)
Last night was the Zombie Apocalypse / First Friday exhibition openings in Downtown Las Vegas. We started of at Blackbird Studios where Jo and I both had work in the exhibition then we walked around all the other exhibitions at the Arts Factory and on Casino Center. First Friday is getting so big now that it's near impossible to see everyone and every show in the night.
(all photos by JK Russ)
VIERNES, EL UNO DE OCTUBRE, VEINTE-DIEZ
Channelling Malevich again, different time, different country.
Channelling Malevich again, different time, different country.
JUEVES, EL TRIENTE DE SEPTIEMBRE, VEINTE-DIEZ
Below is an image that was remembered in the comments section referring to the recent painting, 'The Good Son' (yesterday's post). I painted this painting in 1997/8 while at art school. I was interested in the personification of objects, which was of interest in art, both in NZ (with Peter Robinson and Tony de Lautour) and internationally. I had forgotten about this work until yesterday. It's amazing how things hang around in the back of your mind and then present themselves years later. Thanks David!
Below is an image that was remembered in the comments section referring to the recent painting, 'The Good Son' (yesterday's post). I painted this painting in 1997/8 while at art school. I was interested in the personification of objects, which was of interest in art, both in NZ (with Peter Robinson and Tony de Lautour) and internationally. I had forgotten about this work until yesterday. It's amazing how things hang around in the back of your mind and then present themselves years later. Thanks David!
MIERCOLES, EL VEINTINUEVE DE SEPTIEMBRE, VEINTE-DIEZ
New painting:
The Good Son
2010
oil on metal
200mm x 270mm
*if you click on the image below, it will take you to a slightly larger image of the painting, then if you click on the image again, it will enlarge it to the full scale of the original painting.
New painting:
The Good Son
2010
oil on metal
200mm x 270mm
*if you click on the image below, it will take you to a slightly larger image of the painting, then if you click on the image again, it will enlarge it to the full scale of the original painting.
LUNES, EL VEINTISIETE DE SEPTIEMBRE, VEINTE-DIEZ
New painting:
Renewed Commonsense
2010
oil on metal
295mm x 215mm
*if you click on the image below, it will take you to a slightly larger image of the painting, then if you click on the image again, it will enlarge it to the full scale of the original painting.
New painting:
Renewed Commonsense
2010
oil on metal
295mm x 215mm
*if you click on the image below, it will take you to a slightly larger image of the painting, then if you click on the image again, it will enlarge it to the full scale of the original painting.
DOMINGO, EL VEINTISEIS DE SEPTIEMBRE, VEINTE-DIEZ
New painting:
Neo Self-Portrait
2010
oil on metal
295mm x 215mm
*if you click on the image below, it will take you to a slightly larger image of the painting, then if you click on the image again, it will enlarge it to the full scale of the original painting.
New painting:
Neo Self-Portrait
2010
oil on metal
295mm x 215mm
*if you click on the image below, it will take you to a slightly larger image of the painting, then if you click on the image again, it will enlarge it to the full scale of the original painting.
SABATO, EL VEINTICINCO DE SEPTIEMBRE, VEINTE-DIEZ
New painting:
Planchette Snake
2010
oil on metal
295mm x 215mm
(a planchette is a small wooden board, usually heart-shaped with a hole in it, that you use in conjunction with an ouija board during seances)
*if you click on the image below, it will take you to a slightly larger image of the painting, then if you click on the image again, it will enlarge it to the full scale of the original painting.
New painting:
Planchette Snake
2010
oil on metal
295mm x 215mm
(a planchette is a small wooden board, usually heart-shaped with a hole in it, that you use in conjunction with an ouija board during seances)
*if you click on the image below, it will take you to a slightly larger image of the painting, then if you click on the image again, it will enlarge it to the full scale of the original painting.
VIERNES, EL VEINTICUATRO DE SEPTIEMBRE. VEINTE-DIEZ
Last week it was La Dolce Vita, this week it's Carwash. Brilliant!
(photos by JK Russ)
Last week it was La Dolce Vita, this week it's Carwash. Brilliant!
(photos by JK Russ)
JUEVES, EL VEINTITRES DE SEPTIEMBRE, VEINTE-DIEZ
Took a day off yesterday to explore the local surrounding areas of where we live, especially Lake Mead Blvd, Tenaya, Buffalo and Smoke Ranch. It was good to have a bit of head-clearing time, as I've been 'angsted' up about my painting - that I don't feel like I'm getting enough work done. I looked at the architecture (all new) and all the junk caught in the rock gardens lining the streets. I picked up items such as a small green foam frog and some playing cards, got home and painted an ex-voto of them. This is the first ex-voto I've painted in months, so it's a good feeling that this could lead to more.
MIERCOLES, EL VEINTIDOS DE SEPTIEMBRE, VEINTE-DIEZ
Yesterday, JK and I went into to drop off our works at Blackbird Studios for the Zombie exhibition opening on First Friday. Gina invited us to do some impromptu art, so JK painted a frame and I painted a toilet saint on an old 100-year-old manuscript.
While in the art mood, we also made our way down to UNLV to the Donna Beam Gallery to check out Able-Bodied - work from LA Louver Gallery at Venice Beach, CA. The show had some good painting in it, although it seemed to be using old buzz-words from the late 80's /early 90's such as multicultural artistic exploration and the like. Maybe multiculturalism has cycled back around into fashion again. Time for another Helter Skelter?
Gajin Fujita - The Saints.
Yesterday, JK and I went into to drop off our works at Blackbird Studios for the Zombie exhibition opening on First Friday. Gina invited us to do some impromptu art, so JK painted a frame and I painted a toilet saint on an old 100-year-old manuscript.
While in the art mood, we also made our way down to UNLV to the Donna Beam Gallery to check out Able-Bodied - work from LA Louver Gallery at Venice Beach, CA. The show had some good painting in it, although it seemed to be using old buzz-words from the late 80's /early 90's such as multicultural artistic exploration and the like. Maybe multiculturalism has cycled back around into fashion again. Time for another Helter Skelter?
Gajin Fujita - The Saints.
MARTES, EL VEINTIUNO DE SEPTIEMBRE, VEINTE-DIEZ
Another studio photo - I'm working away trying to get a set of backdrops finished and dried (not too much of an issue in this heat) so I can concentrate on constructing the paintings - deciding what imagery to paint on each retablo. Often, it changes halfway through the painting. You just got to let it do what it needs to do without forcing it. That's happened with the backdrops too. I was using images from my Thirty-Three exhibition from mid 2009 to base the backdrops on, but once I got into a rhythm, I was making up mew types of cloud-forms, new colour combinations and even decided to do an upside down saint for NZ. The red retablos will be painted in monochrome and will be paired with the colour ones so there wil be a colour one and a black and white one (just it keep it clear). I've been enjoying painting the monochrome ones, so I thought I'd do some more. I'ts a different kind of focus when you're not dealing with colour.
LUNES, EL VEINTE DE SEPTIEMBRE, VEINTE-DIEZ
A photo of the framed-up 'Broken-hearted Zombie Dream' (which will be shown in Zombie Apocalypse at Blackbird Studios, Las Vegas in October). I've hung it below a wooden carved polychromed sculpture of St. John of Nepomuk's tongue - a wonderful gift given to me by a wonderful friend!
You can click on the image below to enlarge it.
A photo of the framed-up 'Broken-hearted Zombie Dream' (which will be shown in Zombie Apocalypse at Blackbird Studios, Las Vegas in October). I've hung it below a wooden carved polychromed sculpture of St. John of Nepomuk's tongue - a wonderful gift given to me by a wonderful friend!
You can click on the image below to enlarge it.
DOMINGO, EL DIECINUEVE DE SEPTIEMBRE, VIENTE-DIEZ
Jo founds this crucifix while rummaging through some frames at the local thrift store. It's one of the more odd modern crucifixes I seen - the cross is cut in perspective and the corpus is made out of cut out pieces of aluminium. It's missing a couple of pieces, but that just adds to its quirkiness. I see it as my modern 'St John of the Cross' crucifix, because of the strangely-angled crucifix.
Jo founds this crucifix while rummaging through some frames at the local thrift store. It's one of the more odd modern crucifixes I seen - the cross is cut in perspective and the corpus is made out of cut out pieces of aluminium. It's missing a couple of pieces, but that just adds to its quirkiness. I see it as my modern 'St John of the Cross' crucifix, because of the strangely-angled crucifix.
VIERNES, EL DIECISIETE DE SEPTIEMBRE, VEINTE-DIEZ
After a week of setting-up, a power of $$$ spent at Blicks and buying tools of the trade (printer, scanner, pins etc), I almost have a fully-functioning studio. It's a bit smaller than I've had in NZ, but this room will just be for painting. There's another big table outside the studio for framing and clean work and a large garage for working with tools. There's also a large courtyard out the back of the house too.
After a week of setting-up, a power of $$$ spent at Blicks and buying tools of the trade (printer, scanner, pins etc), I almost have a fully-functioning studio. It's a bit smaller than I've had in NZ, but this room will just be for painting. There's another big table outside the studio for framing and clean work and a large garage for working with tools. There's also a large courtyard out the back of the house too.
JUEVES, EL DIECISEIS DE SEPTIEMBRE, VEINTE-DIEZ
Some installation pics of JK Russ's collages at the Rayner Brothers Gallery in Whanganui, NZ
(photos courtesy of Mark Rayner)
Some installation pics of JK Russ's collages at the Rayner Brothers Gallery in Whanganui, NZ
(photos courtesy of Mark Rayner)
MIERCOLES, EL QUINCE DE SEPTIEMBRE, VEINTE-DIEZ
All About Eve opens at the Rayner Brothers Gallery, Whanganui, this Fri night (Thurs at 11.30pm in the USA).
Collages from JK, 3-D photos from Erin McNamara and sculptures from Lauren Lysaght!
All About Eve opens at the Rayner Brothers Gallery, Whanganui, this Fri night (Thurs at 11.30pm in the USA).
Collages from JK, 3-D photos from Erin McNamara and sculptures from Lauren Lysaght!
VIERNES, EL DIEZ DE SEPTIEMBRE, VEINTE-DIEZ
Three more new paintings. I've just ordered a power of oil paint, so I'll be back into the colour soon. Also, we're shifting today and Saturday, so we'll be pretty busy setting up shop. We won't haven any internet until Monday either, so things will be sparse here until we're back up and running cyberally.
Three more new paintings. I've just ordered a power of oil paint, so I'll be back into the colour soon. Also, we're shifting today and Saturday, so we'll be pretty busy setting up shop. We won't haven any internet until Monday either, so things will be sparse here until we're back up and running cyberally.
LUNES, EL SIETE DE SEPTIEMBRE, VEINTE-DIEZ
A stunning Persian bowl with (I think) Kufic characters from the Seattle Art Museum. This was one of the objects that really grabbed my attention and made me feel like doing some more ceramics. Also, seeing Charles Krafft's studio got me worked up to make some more objects based on my paintings, especially since I've recently been worknig on some more monochromatic retablos.
I'm hoping I'll get the opportunity to do a bit more throwing on the wheel too...
A stunning Persian bowl with (I think) Kufic characters from the Seattle Art Museum. This was one of the objects that really grabbed my attention and made me feel like doing some more ceramics. Also, seeing Charles Krafft's studio got me worked up to make some more objects based on my paintings, especially since I've recently been worknig on some more monochromatic retablos.
I'm hoping I'll get the opportunity to do a bit more throwing on the wheel too...
VIERNES, EL TRES DE SEPTIEMBRE, VEINTE-DIEZ
Yesterday we met up with Charles Krafft again and got to look at his work and studio, then headed into Pioneer Square for First Thursday.
I'm holding a railway nail-pierced mickey mouse-type glove by Krafft on the left, two seri-o's flanked by smiley-o's (JK Russ, Krafft,me and Maseyk); Krafft's mould storage room.
Yesterday we met up with Charles Krafft again and got to look at his work and studio, then headed into Pioneer Square for First Thursday.
I'm holding a railway nail-pierced mickey mouse-type glove by Krafft on the left, two seri-o's flanked by smiley-o's (JK Russ, Krafft,me and Maseyk); Krafft's mould storage room.
JUEVES, EL DOS DE SEPTIEMBRE, VEINTE-DIEZ
We visited SAM today and got to see a couple of special exhibitions, including Kurt, a survey of artists responding to the legacy of Kurt Cobain of Nirvana and an exhibition of Warhol polaroids and films. The highlighs for me though were the 'old works' in the permanent collection (see images below) and the Ensor/Baselitz print exhibition. (no photos allowed)
(left to right) St Ulrich with bible and fish; me, Kendra and Paul in from the museum- you can see the big Jonathan Borofsky hammering man; a ceramic charger int he Italian Room, St Augustine by Murillo and de la Tour's St Sebastian.
We visited SAM today and got to see a couple of special exhibitions, including Kurt, a survey of artists responding to the legacy of Kurt Cobain of Nirvana and an exhibition of Warhol polaroids and films. The highlighs for me though were the 'old works' in the permanent collection (see images below) and the Ensor/Baselitz print exhibition. (no photos allowed)
(left to right) St Ulrich with bible and fish; me, Kendra and Paul in from the museum- you can see the big Jonathan Borofsky hammering man; a ceramic charger int he Italian Room, St Augustine by Murillo and de la Tour's St Sebastian.
MIERCOLES, EL UNO DE SEPTIEMBRE, VEINTE-DIEZ
Yesterday we traveled north up to La Conner, a small settlement on the Skagit river. At the Museum of Northwest Art we met up with Charles Krafft and photographer Bradford Bohonus who was documenting 'Fishtown and the Skagit River' exhibition, curated by Kathleen Moles. Fishtown was a small settlement of artists and writers a few mile outside of La Conner. Here's some info on it here
(Photo by JK Russ)
(Photo by JK Russ)
MARTES, EL TRIENTE Y UNO DE AGOSTO, VEINTE-DIEZ
We went downtown to look at the stores at the Pike Market between Pike and Pine streets. I came across a Mexican store that had contemporary ceramics and postcards. The owner very graciously showed me a couple of ex-votos from Mexico that she had in stock. K bought eight small milagro pieces, a couple of arms and legs, a house and some cattle. Seattle is rife with second-hand bookstores. I may have to give into my temptations just a couple of times.
(photo courtesy of JK Russ)
(photo courtesy of JK Russ)
LUNES, EL TRIENTE DE AGOSTO, VEINTE-DIEZ
Walking with Krafft, Maseyk, Sparks and Russ to catch the bus to the Bellevue Museum BAM Throwdown 2010. In the background, you can see the stadiums that are seen from the south in Friday's photo.
(photo courtesy of JK Russ)
Walking with Krafft, Maseyk, Sparks and Russ to catch the bus to the Bellevue Museum BAM Throwdown 2010. In the background, you can see the stadiums that are seen from the south in Friday's photo.
(photo courtesy of JK Russ)
DOMINGO, EL VEINTINUEVE DE AGOSTO, VEINTE-DIEZ
On Sat night, K and I went to the Morris Graves Anniversary Seance as part of the Mystic Sons of Morris Graves House 93, Seattle Lodge. It was hosted by Charles Krafft (left) and featured a medium who channelled Graves who gave us this message on the right.
(all photos courtesy of Edd Cox)
On Sat night, K and I went to the Morris Graves Anniversary Seance as part of the Mystic Sons of Morris Graves House 93, Seattle Lodge. It was hosted by Charles Krafft (left) and featured a medium who channelled Graves who gave us this message on the right.
(all photos courtesy of Edd Cox)
JUEVES, EL VEINTISEIS DE AGOSTO, VEINTE-DIEZ
We're heading up to Seattle early this morning for just over a week so posts will be intermittent.
I'll get to see my drawing and all the other work people created for the Morris Graves Centennial Exhibition.
We're heading up to Seattle early this morning for just over a week so posts will be intermittent.
I'll get to see my drawing and all the other work people created for the Morris Graves Centennial Exhibition.
MIERCOLES, EL VEINTICINCO DE AGOSTO, VEINTE-DIEZ
The last couple of days have been pretty hectic with looking for cars and sorting out an apartment. Monday and yesterday we managed to find a car we wanted, get it to our friend Steven who's a mechanic, commit to the purchase then arrange insurance. That was Monday. Yesterday we had our insurance OK'ed, we picked up the car, paid for it, had the title notarised, dropped the previous owner back at his work, headed for a smog check, got a VIN inspection (the car was registered out-of-state) then stood in line at the DMV for an hour to get an appointment to check our credit and organise a new clean title and new numberplates (a bit painful, but we managed) then straight back to Steven to have the oil changed and another look over the motor.
Phew.
So we now have a running (touch wood) 1998 Nevada-registered Volvo Cross Country V70 turbo automatic station wagon.
Phew.
So we now have a running (touch wood) 1998 Nevada-registered Volvo Cross Country V70 turbo automatic station wagon.
DOMINGO, EL VEINTIDOS DE AGOSTO, VENITE-DIEZ
Three Tony Cragg sculptures in the atrium of the Aria (I think...). I can't stand the barriers and from standing there looking at them for about 4 minutes, they proved totally pointless. About 3 people walked past - they touched, knocked on, and stroked the works.
Photos by JK Russ.
Three Tony Cragg sculptures in the atrium of the Aria (I think...). I can't stand the barriers and from standing there looking at them for about 4 minutes, they proved totally pointless. About 3 people walked past - they touched, knocked on, and stroked the works.
Photos by JK Russ.
SABATO, EL VEINTIUNO DE AGOSTO, VEINTE-DIEZ
The new City Centre casino has plenty of art around the building, also you can get a guide from Centerpiece Gallery just down by the Mandarin Oriental, to the south of City Centre.
By the Elvis Theatre is a huge painting by Julian Schnabel, titled Zeus, 1992. Because of it's size, there aren't too many places to put it so it's a bit cramped where it is, but great to see, nonetheless. Also in the collection is a large canoe sculpture by Nancy Graves, a fantastic Frank Stella mid sixties geometric shaped canvas in at the reservatino desk and three Tony Cragg sculptures in the atrium.
The new City Centre casino has plenty of art around the building, also you can get a guide from Centerpiece Gallery just down by the Mandarin Oriental, to the south of City Centre.
By the Elvis Theatre is a huge painting by Julian Schnabel, titled Zeus, 1992. Because of it's size, there aren't too many places to put it so it's a bit cramped where it is, but great to see, nonetheless. Also in the collection is a large canoe sculpture by Nancy Graves, a fantastic Frank Stella mid sixties geometric shaped canvas in at the reservatino desk and three Tony Cragg sculptures in the atrium.
VIERNES, EL VEINTE DE AGOSTO, VEINTE-DIEZ
Yesterday, JK and I went to the new City Centre on the strip to look at part of their art collection. City Centre is pretty new, with parts of it still in completion. The two man high-rises instantly reminded me of walking into the town square of Bologna in 2004. I'll post other pics of some of the art tomorrow.
Yesterday, JK and I went to the new City Centre on the strip to look at part of their art collection. City Centre is pretty new, with parts of it still in completion. The two man high-rises instantly reminded me of walking into the town square of Bologna in 2004. I'll post other pics of some of the art tomorrow.
JUEVES, EL DEICINUEVE DE AGOSTO, VEINTE-DIEZ
An installation shot of part of the Calendar Girls set at the Rayner Brothers Gallery in Whanganui, New Zealand. You can view all twelve calendar artworks on their website here and see the rest of the installation photographs here.
From left to right: Maiangi Waitai, Anthony Behrens, JK Russ, Peter Ireland, Mark Rayner, Matt Couper, Andrea Gardner, Paul Maseyk and Mark Braunias.
Each work is for sale and calendars are available for purchase at NZD$19.95 each.
An installation shot of part of the Calendar Girls set at the Rayner Brothers Gallery in Whanganui, New Zealand. You can view all twelve calendar artworks on their website here and see the rest of the installation photographs here.
From left to right: Maiangi Waitai, Anthony Behrens, JK Russ, Peter Ireland, Mark Rayner, Matt Couper, Andrea Gardner, Paul Maseyk and Mark Braunias.
Each work is for sale and calendars are available for purchase at NZD$19.95 each.
MARTES, EL DIECISIETE DE AGOSTO, VEINTE-DIEZ
I received an email yesterday informing me that my painting, 'Half and Half' has been accepted as a finalist for the 19th Annual Wallace Art Awards 2010. Although a 'finalist', the works are sent up to Auckland for a second judging round, where a selection is made to decide which works go in the touring exhibition, which is shown in Auckland at the Pah homstead, then at The New Dowse in Lower Hutt, near Wellington. The other works go into a Salon des Refuses, also at the PAh homestead. Over the past 12 years, my work have alternated between being rejected, being in the touring show and the Salon des Refuses. I even won a runner-up prize in 2008, which was a great surprise.
We'll just have to wait and see what happens this time.
We'll just have to wait and see what happens this time.
LUNES, EL DIECISEIS DE AGOSTO, VEINTE-DIEZ
One blog I look at religiously every morning is Anonymous Works. Anonymous by name and nature, this mysterious blogger posts quirky object every day, gleaned from past and present auction, web-based antiques stores. Highly recommended!
One blog I look at religiously every morning is Anonymous Works. Anonymous by name and nature, this mysterious blogger posts quirky object every day, gleaned from past and present auction, web-based antiques stores. Highly recommended!
DOMINGO, EL DIECICINCO DE AGOSTO, VEINTE-DIEZ
Here's a link to a Radio New Zealand mp3 interview with US/Christchurch-based artist, writer and teacher, Roger Boyce (you can view his blog here). I don't know Boyce, nor have met him, but have a couple of friends that have been taught by him.
I do like the way the paintings set up quirky narratives individually and as a whole and I'm always drawn to works that talk of painting and the artworld and what it is to be a painter.
Here's a link to a Radio New Zealand mp3 interview with US/Christchurch-based artist, writer and teacher, Roger Boyce (you can view his blog here). I don't know Boyce, nor have met him, but have a couple of friends that have been taught by him.
I do like the way the paintings set up quirky narratives individually and as a whole and I'm always drawn to works that talk of painting and the artworld and what it is to be a painter.
VIERNES, EL TRECE DE AGOSTO, VEINTE-DIEZ
a photograph of new Rob McLeod paintings straight from the studio: (L to R) 'Constructed Chief, Collaged Cowboy and Bandit Tweety' oil on corrugated cardboard and plywood, articulated pieces. To see more of Rob's work: http://www.paulnache.com/artists/rob-mcleod.aspx
JUEVES, EL DOCE DE AGOSTO, VEINTE-DIEZ
My drawing of Mike J Hex (featured here in this post) has been put up on the Phantom Billboards website.
Thanks Jim, Robin and Brett!
My drawing of Mike J Hex (featured here in this post) has been put up on the Phantom Billboards website.
Thanks Jim, Robin and Brett!
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