to chief Dragorossi kayak designer and webmaster Corran Addison.
if you click here you will see
who asked me for some photos while he was rebuilding the website for Dragorossi (the kayaks I paddle and whos prototypes I critique)
I have a habit of taking photos of my friends. It's an obsession really. A need to document some silly human adventure on whitewater rivers. I"m happy that someone could get some use from the photos.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
studio for the spring
I get to play in this huge space for the spring semester and make some of the large paintings I have been planning for a while.
Already working hard. Notice the pile of frames in the background, and the two new large canvases that are freshly primed in the center. (for scale, the small paintings to the left are 12" x 12")
I ended up in this space because I'm the Artist In Residence at Fairleigh Dickinson University (Metropolitan Campus) this semester.
Already working hard. Notice the pile of frames in the background, and the two new large canvases that are freshly primed in the center. (for scale, the small paintings to the left are 12" x 12")
I ended up in this space because I'm the Artist In Residence at Fairleigh Dickinson University (Metropolitan Campus) this semester.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
World Of Imagination at APW Gallery
will be open March 6 - 29
opening reception is March 6th from 6-8pm
http://www.apwarts.com/galleryexhibitioncurrent.html
The only restriction on these pieces was the 12" x 12" required dimention.
Other than that, many many artists (like me) had true creative freedom for this show.
Stop by and check it out.
opening reception is March 6th from 6-8pm
http://www.apwarts.com/galleryexhibitioncurrent.html
The only restriction on these pieces was the 12" x 12" required dimention.
Other than that, many many artists (like me) had true creative freedom for this show.
Stop by and check it out.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Postcards from the Edge (follow up)
http://www.thebody.com/visualaids/current/postcards2008.html
just a summary of the show and sale
some good money was raised, and people got to get some terrific art for cheap
just a summary of the show and sale
some good money was raised, and people got to get some terrific art for cheap
Monday, January 12, 2009
Racing Stripes
ZZZZZoooooooooooom
No thought. Just the shirts I want to wear, so I made them. He he he
No thought. Just the shirts I want to wear, so I made them. He he he
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Zen's deconstructive ability
A university professor went to visit a famous Zen master. While the master quietly served tea, the professor talked about Zen...
Empty Your Cup
Empty Your Cup
Friday, January 09, 2009
"post" modernism has failed too
It's a bit of a rough statement, and really feeds into the grand narrative type of thinking, but it is quite possible that the "post" used to try to differentiate the parent (Modernism) from it's child (postModernism) was doomed from the start.
The problem lies in the reality that postModernism actually replaced Modernism as a grand narrative. The added moniker of "post" just was a random verbal appendage that was catchy enough to have fashionable appeal to both the marketing needs of the gallery system and PHD candidates. Besides, it's always fun to protest the old ways. (too bad the rebellious youth discovers (s)he is the embodiment of the teaching of the previous generation no matter how much rebellion exists)
I don't want to replace postModernism with some other kind of (named/un-named, organized/chaotic) grand narrative. But, I do want to bring attention to the dogmatic nature of ANY movement once it gains momentum. While, initially, someone is only asking questions. Historically, that is what happens. (Hegel would be proudly predicting the next step) But, as soon as an idea is formed, the antithesis arrives.
My thoughts were better in the car. But, upon further reflection, any conclusion is against the point. Words are constricting and oppressive and I don't want to be defined by that against which I rebel (like so many other art movements, including post modernism).
Random thoughts are encouraged....
down the rabbit hole
The problem lies in the reality that postModernism actually replaced Modernism as a grand narrative. The added moniker of "post" just was a random verbal appendage that was catchy enough to have fashionable appeal to both the marketing needs of the gallery system and PHD candidates. Besides, it's always fun to protest the old ways. (too bad the rebellious youth discovers (s)he is the embodiment of the teaching of the previous generation no matter how much rebellion exists)
I don't want to replace postModernism with some other kind of (named/un-named, organized/chaotic) grand narrative. But, I do want to bring attention to the dogmatic nature of ANY movement once it gains momentum. While, initially, someone is only asking questions. Historically, that is what happens. (Hegel would be proudly predicting the next step) But, as soon as an idea is formed, the antithesis arrives.
My thoughts were better in the car. But, upon further reflection, any conclusion is against the point. Words are constricting and oppressive and I don't want to be defined by that against which I rebel (like so many other art movements, including post modernism).
Random thoughts are encouraged....
down the rabbit hole
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Helmet Art
a follow up on last year's travelling helmet art show
http://www.becauserockshurt.com/helmetart.htm
Shred Ready sent out a bunch of white shells of their new standard helmet last winter to various artists and whitewater people. When painted, they were sent back to the factory, where they received all the parts to make them into functional helmets for whitewater river running, surfing, snowboarding, kite-boarding, etc.
A display of helmets travelled the country this past summer and fall.
The sale of these helmets directly benefits American Whitewater, an organization that works to keep rivers flowing open and free.
see more here
http://www.becauserockshurt.com/helmetart.htm
Shred Ready sent out a bunch of white shells of their new standard helmet last winter to various artists and whitewater people. When painted, they were sent back to the factory, where they received all the parts to make them into functional helmets for whitewater river running, surfing, snowboarding, kite-boarding, etc.
A display of helmets travelled the country this past summer and fall.
The sale of these helmets directly benefits American Whitewater, an organization that works to keep rivers flowing open and free.
see more here
Friday, January 02, 2009
Postcards From The Edge
http://thebody.com/visualaids/current/postcards2008.html
is only one week away
It's a nice benefit for a good cause, and a way to see about 1,500 different pieces of art from 1,500 different artists.
is only one week away
It's a nice benefit for a good cause, and a way to see about 1,500 different pieces of art from 1,500 different artists.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
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