I was recently walking through a small gallery that was showing the work of two NYC-based artists - all stark lines of neon color that jarred the eyes in one case. In the second case, these layers and lines of bold oils were slathered over canvas, framed plainly, and lit in such a manner that the 3-D quality of each piece was highlighted.
I chose to photograph the second artist's work, as I found it more intriguing ... although the juxtaposition of the flat neon with the more textured oils was an obvious exhibit decision (I think!).
Like many a gallery visitor, I found myself standing back and then walking in on the paintings. Me and my camera ...
Artwork by : James Walsh
I chose to photograph the second artist's work, as I found it more intriguing ... although the juxtaposition of the flat neon with the more textured oils was an obvious exhibit decision (I think!).
Like many a gallery visitor, I found myself standing back and then walking in on the paintings. Me and my camera ...
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In thinking about posting these snaps, though, I began to wonder what would intrigue more ... 1 -2 -3 shots or 3 -2- 1 shots ... so whaddaya think? Other than wondering what this guy's paint budget is, that is.
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I prefer the 1-2-3 effect simply because I'm a big picture person! The wave-like textures of the paint are calling out to be touched!!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a lot of paint! I liked the second way of showing them better because it made it more mysterious, and probably because I liked the second painting better in general - loved the colors.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures really show that textural quality of the paint. I rather like the colours and shapes. It makes me feel I'm standing on a beach, with the incoming sea rushing and swirling around my feet. My Snapshot is at http://goo.gl/LAoN2
ReplyDeleteI wonder if the artist mixed paint with plaster so that it stayed in place. I think regular paint would drip, don't you? Here's Mine
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing the whole first, before the close-ups. Lovely photos! Here's my link: http://barbarathehealthynut.blogspot.com/2012/10/gray-dawn.html
ReplyDeleteI like the textural aspect of it too, and I prefer the 123 approach. I've done that with similar artworks I've seen before too.
ReplyDeleteAmazing, the combination of these shots with your other post -- I mean the eclairs. I'm still thinking about those eclairs! These paintings - they seem very eclair-like, in texture.
ReplyDeleteYou're killing me Susan.
I want those eclairs!