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Post by markmurphy on Nov 3, 2008 0:50:46 GMT -8
There are some great collections posted here, so I thought to add a few of a collection I started back in '95. After working with Mark Ryden, the Claytons, Charles Burns and over 200 artists at that point in my career, I found it important to start supporting the fine art movement of the day. Now, there is nothing better than discovering, researching and experiencing the art and the artists that forge new ground. It is my hopes to initiate a museum that celebrates the graphic narrative arts, pervasive arts, Low Brow Culture and the fine arts in general. This post features a few pieces from the art collection in the hopes of inspiring dialogue and sharing a passion that continually expands. More information about the museum will be available soon, and feel free to give me a shout if you are interested in being a part of this endeavor. Kind thanks for looking. Enjoy. the Clayton Brothers : Rob Clayton : Christian Clayton : This will help them  Henry Darger : One sided Painting :  Christian Northeast  Shag  Cathie Bleck : Evolution  Cathie Bleck : Mother Nature's Son II  Jeff Soto : Rusty Swingset : Turning in Circles : Commission  Jeff Soto : the Duel  Joe Sorren : Anthologia  Joe Sorren : Los Luchadores // commission  Jonathan Viner : A Discerning Youngster // commission  Ryan Wallace : Heaven and Hell // commission  Esther Pearl Watson : Sailor Girls  Gary Taxali : Gettin Real // commission  Joel Nakamura : Passion // commission  Ray Caesar : the Messenger  Douglas Fraser : Rings around Uranus  Tim Biskup // commission  Anthony Lister : 4 Drawings : (crapola pic)  Miguel Covarrubias : Signed Lithograph  Daniel Johnston : Suiside (featured in the movie)  Tim Hussey : Humana  Leslie Ditto : Dirty Pink Desire  |
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Post by yolao on Nov 3, 2008 2:37:33 GMT -8
Scared and honored to be the first one to comment.....
there are too many thinggs to say but im personally blown away by your Sorren , cos im not a big fan of his work but the subject and colour and trasparence in the piece are just WOW !!
Congrats on the AMAZING collection!!
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Post by svenman on Nov 3, 2008 3:42:31 GMT -8
wow. simply stunning!
the viner piece is sublime.
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Post by brobt on Nov 3, 2008 8:30:13 GMT -8
You certainly have some spectacular paintings that would be greatly enjoyed in a museum. I would personally have an incredibly hard time letting go of my paintings to live elsewhere , but I guess people do it all the time. Three months is all I could possibly stand, but it felt good sharing it for others to enjoy and I would recommend the experience.
Thanks for sharing.
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Post by sleepboy on Nov 3, 2008 8:35:47 GMT -8
You certainly have some spectacular paintings that would be greatly enjoyed in a museum. I would personally have an incredible time letting go elsewhere to live, but I guess people do it all the time. Three months is all I could possibly stand. Thanks for sharing. He's gonna live at the museum LOL. Actually I think it will be in a permanent collection right? What can I say Mark. Simply amazing. To think this is probably only a small part of what you have. You win, I should quit right now haha. Love the Viner, the Soto, the Sorrens are stunning. Thanks so much for sharing, you collection is an inspiration. Keep the photos coming. |
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Post by markmurphy on Nov 3, 2008 8:36:00 GMT -8
You certainly have some spectacular paintings that would be greatly enjoyed in a museum. I would personally have an incredible time letting go elsewhere to live, but I guess people do it all the time. Three months is all I could possibly stand. Thanks for sharing. thanks for the goodness : you are right, when it comes to letting the pieces go on display : i guess we are all just borrowing the opportunity to enjoy the work for a time : cool : |
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Post by markmurphy on Nov 3, 2008 8:37:41 GMT -8
You certainly have some spectacular paintings that would be greatly enjoyed in a museum. I would personally have an incredible time letting go elsewhere to live, but I guess people do it all the time. Three months is all I could possibly stand. Thanks for sharing. He's gonna live at the museum LOL. Actually I think it will be in a permanent collection right? What can I say Mark. Simply amazing. To think this is probably only a small part of what you have. You win, I should quit right now haha. Love the Viner, the Soto, the Sorrens are stunning. Thanks so much for sharing, you collection is an inspiration. Keep the photos coming. kind thanks : it would be bad ass to live in a museum : more coming soon : |
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Post by markmurphy on Nov 3, 2008 8:40:04 GMT -8
Scared and honored to be the first one to comment..... there are too many thinggs to say but im personally blown away by your Sorren , cos im not a big fan of his work but the subject and colour and trasparence in the piece are just WOW !! Congrats on the AMAZING collection!! anthologia, by joe sorren, was one of those paintings that he worked on over the course of 5-6 months : joe told me he was fed up with it, never really sure about the way it turned out or the emotion it captured and had contemplated destroying it, if no one purchased it : unfortunately, there are many paintings that he has created that fall to the broom handle through the canvas trick : |
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Post by brobt on Nov 3, 2008 10:01:54 GMT -8
Shheesh! I guess I should edit more carefully before posting, quoted twice before I even reread that garble.
Anyway, the sentiment was that you have an incredible collection, and I don't think I could be as gracious with sharing my collection as to have it permanently displayed elsewhere.
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Post by Bytor on Nov 3, 2008 11:37:20 GMT -8
Mark, It's so nice to see you on here and I love the collection. I don't know if there is anyway I can help you with the museum endeavor, but I am here to offer it. Even if it just mean I donate a piece or something like that. You know how to reach me if so.
Leslie Ditto
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Post by svenman on Nov 3, 2008 12:24:30 GMT -8
it is a beautiful piece. i'm glad that he didn't attack it! i've read about joe destoying pieces that he's not happy with before. you know how dedicated he is to creating perfection when you hear things like this.
i've also read that he's cut canvas pieces down because he has not been happy with the composition.
makes me want to go and dig through his rubbish bin in case of finding a gem!
funny that the 2 you have posted here were both made into prints - both sure fire classic pieces!
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Post by rhinomilk on Nov 3, 2008 12:32:02 GMT -8
i really dig the cathie blek & the viner commission
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Post by markmurphy on Nov 3, 2008 12:35:51 GMT -8
Mark, It's so nice to see you on here and I love the collection. I don't know if there is anyway I can help you with the museum endeavor, but I am here to offer it. Even if it just mean I donate a piece or something like that. You know how to reach me if so. Leslie Ditto you are the best : super thanks : and keep up the great works : as i will certainly take you up on it : more news on that front soon : cool : |
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Post by markmurphy on Nov 3, 2008 12:40:19 GMT -8
i really dig the cathie blek & the viner commission cathie bleck is one of those artists who has been doing what she has been doin for over 30 years : i think she is recently catching on after all of these years : her work is dimensional, as it is scratchboard, with clays and pigments on board : so she scratches the color away and presto, pretty amazing style, much like woodblock carving or engraving : a classic : viner rocks too, i think he is really freeing up the style and getting tighter on every painting : he is a master at subtle expression : |
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Post by jimandtara on Nov 3, 2008 17:25:02 GMT -8
Hey Mark!
Your Sorrens are very nice - jealous of the 'Anthologia" piece.
That Clayton Bros rules!
jIm
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Post by shelly on Nov 3, 2008 18:06:04 GMT -8
beautiful collection!
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Post by markmurphy on Nov 9, 2008 23:11:22 GMT -8
After the Jeff Soto book signing in Silverlake on Sat., in the middle of prop 8 and the cops and copters, i decided to put together a bit more inspiration and update the post : hope you enjoy :
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Post by markmurphy on Nov 9, 2008 23:14:08 GMT -8
thanks shelly : working hard to keep it going : hoping one day it can be left for all to enjoy : |
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Post by Bytor on Nov 21, 2008 18:20:22 GMT -8
Hey Mark, I think you own my all time favorite Sorren. I have never see it before until now and thank you for posting it. I have been a big fan of Sorren ever since I saw an ad in Jux ( I think it was in Jux) for a Sorren show. But that painting in particular really moves and inspires me.
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Post by marcusslo on Nov 24, 2008 13:18:51 GMT -8
awesome mark.
awesome.
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Post by Bytor on Mar 12, 2009 17:57:43 GMT -8
Wow mark, I was looking at your collection again and I just noticed that you added my piece. I am so glad it has a good home, Leslie
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Post by parklife on Mar 14, 2009 13:28:40 GMT -8
Darger? How did that come about?
Unbelievable.
Not familiar w/ Christian Northeast, but looks ALOT like Kilgallen.
Museum worthy work for sure.
thanks for sharing.
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