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Post by masao626 on Nov 23, 2008 12:10:17 GMT -8
jesus christ.
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Post by thewalrus on Nov 23, 2008 20:20:23 GMT -8
Astounding.
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Post by StephenW on Nov 23, 2008 23:02:28 GMT -8
Finally got around to reading the new Hi-Fructose today and I'm just floored by his technique.
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Post by devours on Nov 28, 2008 14:19:14 GMT -8
Ok after the preview goes live on Sunday, I will be the first to post sighs of sadness that I do not have more than 5k to spend on one of his originals. Congrats to any who can pick something up!
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Post by lowpro on Nov 28, 2008 14:38:42 GMT -8
Ok after the preview goes live on Sunday, I will be the first to post sighs of sadness that I do not have more than 5k to spend on one of his originals. Congrats to any who can pick something up! Do you mean you don't have "more" than $5k? Or you don't have $5k? As there should still be a few works at that $5k price range. I too, however, worry they will be some of the first to go, and I think I set that as my high end for this show. I guess we shall see. At the very least, I'm excited that we'll get to see the images earlier. Really looking forward to checking out this body of work as a whole. And to further illustrate Chris' "collage" technique and in helping to convey what they might look like in the flesh and how each character and creature is comprised of multiples upon multiples layered upon one another, here are a couple detail images Kirsten emailed over to me today.   |
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Post by roqlarue on Nov 28, 2008 15:24:35 GMT -8
Thanks Lowpro!
There will be about 4 that are just under 5k. I'm sorry- but when you see these you will understand why they are priced the way they are- they are VERY detailed and intricate. Frankly they are astonishing. We didn't raise the price on his work for this show so it's in accordance to what his sell out shows in Europe go for.
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Post by devours on Nov 28, 2008 15:44:35 GMT -8
Thanks Lowpro! There will be about 4 that are just under 5k. I'm sorry- but when you see these you will understand why they are priced the way they are- they are VERY detailed and intricate. Frankly they are astonishing. We didn't raise the price on his work for this show so it's in accordance to what his sell out shows in Europe go for. I completely understand Kirsten. His works are definitely priced fairly. His technique and execution are just something I have never seen before and I was hoping to be one of the lucky few who could purchase something for that price. But with Christmas and other buys that have to be prioritised, I will continue to watch and admire him in 2009. I will be able to get something from Jaski, but I also wanted something small from his first American show. Heh, greedy, sorry.  |
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Post by roqlarue on Nov 28, 2008 16:21:28 GMT -8
I think there are those books with the teeny inset paintings inside available at Jaski...they are great- I have one myself.
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Post by devours on Nov 30, 2008 13:33:47 GMT -8
oh man...that is one incredible show. There are 8 pieces I would love to buy, except the total of $68k for all of them makes my Amex shake his head sternly!
Set, Riders of the Storm and Blue Days are my favorites.
Would love some of his works as lithographs, even if they were $1000, I would buy a few.
Gorgeous!
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Post by commandax on Nov 30, 2008 20:20:35 GMT -8
The body of work in this preview is like nothing I've ever seen... I'm awestruck. Devours, you do know that Jaski Gallery has lithographs available of "Heaven on their Minds," "On a Midnight Voyage" and "Cornucopia"? They're a little pricey, but I think they're in your ballpark. www.jaski.nl/Kunstenaars/ChrisBerens/Grafiek/tabid/452/Default.aspxPersonally, I would give my left arm for a lithograph of "First Snow (Guide Me Home)." |
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Post by lowpro on Dec 1, 2008 23:56:49 GMT -8
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Post by rizza79 on Dec 2, 2008 19:01:21 GMT -8
props to the article lowpro. very descriptive and spot on. simply an AMAZING show!!
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Post by travislouie on Dec 3, 2008 2:36:09 GMT -8
Beautiful stuff
I remember the first time Kirsten blogged this fella's work, . . .I was enthralled.
Can't say enough about it. I've always loved the "magic trick" in art. I like the mysterious technical aspects of his work, . . .it reminds me of the buzz that used to go along with Maxfield Parrish's work, . . . we all kind of know how he did it, but his methodology is still somewhat of a mystery when you see his work in person, . . .I hope to catch these things in person before the show goes down, . . .I might have to make a trip to Seattle
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Post by commandax on Dec 3, 2008 17:30:39 GMT -8
I'll be heading up there for this show... you should come to the opening!
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Post by lowpro on Dec 3, 2008 18:58:17 GMT -8
I'll be heading up there for this show... you should come to the opening! I seriously considered altering my flight plans for that weekend, as I fly into LAX on 12/13, to try and make it up there. But alas, I'll just have to wait until the painting I bought gets shipped to me, pending I can pull it off, to finally see his work in person. There will be few paintings in my collecting career that I will be anticipating more. Can't wait....ha...which is brutal, as the show hasn't even opened yet. |
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Post by commandax on Dec 3, 2008 22:55:39 GMT -8
I'll be heading up there for this show... you should come to the opening! I seriously considered altering my flight plans for that weekend, as I fly into LAX on 12/13, to try and make it up there. But alas, I'll just have to wait until the painting I bought gets shipped to me, pending I can pull it off, to finally see his work in person. There will be few paintings in my collecting career that I will be anticipating more. Can't wait....ha...which is brutal, as the show hasn't even opened yet. I just can't bear the thought of not seeing them while I have the chance. I know they're a thousand times better in person – and they're already so good it hurts. |
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Post by ill on Dec 5, 2008 13:03:37 GMT -8
I seriously considered altering my flight plans for that weekend, as I fly into LAX on 12/13, to try and make it up there. But alas, I'll just have to wait until the painting I bought gets shipped to me, pending I can pull it off, to finally see his work in person. There will be few paintings in my collecting career that I will be anticipating more. Can't wait....ha...which is brutal, as the show hasn't even opened yet. I just can't bear the thought of not seeing them while I have the chance. I know they're a thousand times better in person – and they're already so good it hurts. I decided to head down as well. Should be an awesome time. |
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Post by roqlarue on Dec 5, 2008 13:37:35 GMT -8
Anyone coming to the show from out of town let me know so I can keep you posted on any after party stuff.
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Post by roqlarue on Dec 10, 2008 14:09:21 GMT -8
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Post by ill on Dec 10, 2008 14:18:13 GMT -8
Couple of the prices have some typos, though I'd gladly take Royal Transport for $11.00 or Glad You Could Make it for $1700. |
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Post by virtu on Dec 10, 2008 15:06:42 GMT -8
Each and every painting is a Masterpiece.
One of the best shows ever.
Congratulations to everyone who scored a piece.
Jewels in any collection!!!!
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Post by devours on Dec 10, 2008 15:11:06 GMT -8
Each and every painting is a Masterpiece. One of the best shows ever. Congratulations to everyone who scored a piece. Jewels in any collection!!!! plus 1 million. Would be great if lithographs are released from this show or smaller portrait types done like his '2239' works. |
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Post by highbrow on Dec 10, 2008 18:38:32 GMT -8
This board has opened me up to so many new artists, so many artistts so little money
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Post by lowpro on Dec 11, 2008 0:40:19 GMT -8
This board has opened me up to so many new artists Indeed. But with respect to Chris, I want to thank Kirsten personally and publicly for exposing myself, and this community as a whole, to him. I doubt I would've ever come in contact with his work if it weren't for you importing him to your gallery from Amsterdam. I wish nothing more than to have been able to see view this show in it's entirety in person, but am eternally grateful that I'll have one heading my way when the show concludes! So, thank you to my fellow Sagittarius!! |
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Post by ill on Dec 16, 2008 19:22:15 GMT -8
 Bouguereau - Cupidon   Bouguereau - Childhood Idol  Berens - Riders of the Storm  Paul Delaroche - The young Martyr  Berens - On a Midnight Voyage |
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