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Post by ruud035nl on Nov 25, 2008 5:06:08 GMT -8
to be honest I'm not really a fan of this one and at $6k  Not crazy about it either. Not to mention its price. |
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Post by thewalrus on Nov 25, 2008 5:26:09 GMT -8
I echo the above statements.
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Post by irsk on Nov 25, 2008 6:36:09 GMT -8
the uber large forhead and flat hair throws it off completely for me as far as the image
the word means silence btw, and I don't really get how it ties in.
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Post by thewalrus on Nov 25, 2008 7:48:27 GMT -8
Ryden's upcoming show is in Japan in Feb. 2009. I wonder if this is the direction it's going towards. Judging by the title of the show, probably not, but, this has a strong eastern feel to it.
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Post by masao626 on Nov 25, 2008 7:48:40 GMT -8
i believe i've seen a few similiar works by mark in the past (possibly as prints) and i've never understood the appeal (nor the price point) when compared alongside his typical body of work and other editions.
this piece is just unpleasant to look at.
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Post by virtu on Nov 25, 2008 8:59:59 GMT -8
Here's the info from Sour Harvest i think?
MOCA Projects Council recently released a limited-edition silkscreen print entitled "Silence" from Mark Ryden.
Produced especially for MOCA, this wonderful artwork is a near perfect reproduction of an original Ryden painting. Meticulously crafted, printed on finely handmade paper from Bhutan, and carefully dyed and aged, the work is completed by two embossings created in the final process—a beautifully hand-sculpted bee and the printer’s chops into the corners.
"Silence" (2008) measures 28 x 22 inches and has been framed to the artist’s specifications. A signed and numbered edition of 50 with 10 Artist proofs. MOCA is down to the last twenty of these and they are priced at $6,000 (not including sales tax or out-of-state shipping). All proceeds benefit MOCA. If interested, drop 'em a call at 213-633-5318.
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Post by brobt on Nov 25, 2008 10:56:10 GMT -8
I actually like the image & appreciate that it looks different from most of his work. Also cool that it's not your typical Ryden giclee or litho.
However the price seems to be for those patrons of the arts types that can drop 6K without blinking an eye.
I can't afford it, so the price is irrelevant as to whether I like it or not.
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Post by masao626 on Nov 25, 2008 11:50:15 GMT -8
is there a specific time period of his body of work that this image represents or does he sometimes deviate with pieces like this?
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Post by richardtharbaugh on Nov 25, 2008 12:17:00 GMT -8
I'm going to guess it's from his upcoming show in February.
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Post by rizza79 on Nov 25, 2008 12:26:58 GMT -8
I'm going to guess it's from his upcoming show in February. i hope not. |
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Post by ally on Nov 25, 2008 13:19:55 GMT -8
while the colors throw me off, i think its really amazing that ryden continues to be so generous in supporting various charities and organizations.
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Post by richardtharbaugh on Nov 25, 2008 13:21:52 GMT -8
AMEN. i think its really amazing that ryden continues to be so generous in supporting various charities and organizations. |
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Post by sleepboy on Nov 25, 2008 15:16:42 GMT -8
It does look a little different than his usual stuff. Is it because it's a silkscreen?
It's probably expensive cuz it's a benefit for the museum. I mean these people probably would have donated 6K for nothing, instead they get a print.
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Post by amin on Nov 25, 2008 21:05:17 GMT -8
did anyone see that Exotica print go for $500 on eBay? Amazing...
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Post by lowpro on Nov 27, 2008 11:48:51 GMT -8
did anyone see that Exotica print go for $500 on eBay? Amazing... Ha. Well, that is easily some of his worst works to date..imo, of course. I think Lincoln Hands, which I denigrated before, is more Ryden-esque than Exotica. I mean, I'd never consider buying one in a million years and always chuckle/cringe when I see one listed on eBay when I do my rounds. But true, it is still amazing if it was mint and everything. I didn't see it. The Ryden market certainly hasn't been invincible in this mess. Shit, I almost got my hands on my Holy Grail (a canvas Sputnik) for a price I never thought I'd ever come close to seeing it at again just last month. |
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Post by jimandtara on Nov 27, 2008 13:27:43 GMT -8
did anyone see that Exotica print go for $500 on eBay? Amazing... No cert, framed without a matt (gleened from just looking at the ad), so god knows what else lurks behind that frame job! Hence -a $500 big time gamble on someones part... I agree with Walt - that piece (and Pele) has always appealed to general Tiki, kitsch type collectors - the purist art/Ryden collectors that I know have never gravitated to those. Although I'm sure there are Ryden completeists out there that have to have every piece ... Happy Thanksgiving everyone! jIm |
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Post by artallday on Dec 1, 2008 16:17:50 GMT -8
I heard his paintings sell for 6 figures. Does anybody know his highest selling print for and original painting?
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Post by spidah on Dec 1, 2008 16:24:27 GMT -8
Just came across this on Pressure Printings website regarding the new Ryden Moca print.  |
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Post by sleepboy on Dec 6, 2008 8:03:14 GMT -8
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Post by amin on Dec 6, 2008 9:19:13 GMT -8
Amazing
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Post by ill on Dec 6, 2008 9:43:20 GMT -8
Really great Ryden piece. Shame he doesn't do canvas giclee's anymore.
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Post by comiconart on Dec 6, 2008 10:09:36 GMT -8
Stunning in person. And only $800,000. So, you know, affordable. ;-)
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Post by ill on Dec 6, 2008 10:39:52 GMT -8
Stunning in person. And only $800,000. So, you know, affordable. ;-) Man, I'll take two! |
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Post by virtu on Dec 6, 2008 10:40:15 GMT -8
Love it sooo much. Hurts to know I'll never have it on my wall unless a poster is made  |
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Post by StephenW on Dec 6, 2008 11:21:30 GMT -8
What a beauty!
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