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Post by sleepboy on Mar 25, 2009 13:59:45 GMT -8
I like his work. I wonder where it will go in time. He can keep interchanging subject matter in this framework and still kick ass, but I'd love to see what would happen if he started thinking more sculpturally or in terms of installation. Actually, I would LOVE to see one of his landscapes rotating in 3D space with a little world of SIMS style people/deer/campfires going about... put that shit on loop in little windows we could look through, or project it LARGE. Actually, those would be awesome as sculptures too. Have you seen the installs and sculptures he has done already? The one you described sounds interesting... |
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Post by becomingrobot on Mar 25, 2009 14:21:58 GMT -8
actually, no I havent seen any of his sculpture / installations. Shit, I should.
Perhaps he isnt making "tanks" b/c he wants to avoid any Hirst references. Hmm.... The landscape sculpture would kick ass though.
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Post by sebreg on Mar 25, 2009 18:50:09 GMT -8
You guys seen this new one by Josh, titled 'Frenzy'? I am liking this whole fire thing, plus the smoke breaks up the white space nicely. Most of his previous works don't have anything breaking to the edges of the canvas, so the image is usually cocooned by white space (which I really like). But this is a nice change.  |
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Post by ziggy1 on Mar 25, 2009 18:53:13 GMT -8
I like this one much more than the shark scorched piece. The deer and grass are awesome.
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Post by rizza79 on Mar 25, 2009 19:47:16 GMT -8
I would assume this is an 18x24......anyone know for sure?
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Post by jediak on Mar 26, 2009 5:23:07 GMT -8
very nice piece
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Post by svenman on Mar 26, 2009 15:27:51 GMT -8
booked my plane tickets today for the david b smith gallery show in denver.... anyone else from the board going to the opening?
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Post by sleepboy on Mar 26, 2009 17:08:43 GMT -8
booked my plane tickets today for the david b smith gallery show in denver.... anyone else from the board going to the opening? damn, world traveler now? me and stephenw are thinking about going. |
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Post by cocollect on Mar 26, 2009 17:39:25 GMT -8
I would assume this is an 18x24......anyone know for sure? yep, 18 x 24. this one is for the hi-fructose group show at copro. |
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Post by becomingrobot on Mar 26, 2009 19:44:06 GMT -8
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Post by lowpro on Mar 26, 2009 21:20:20 GMT -8
The lighting in Scorch II is just incredible. The sun shinning off the front of the deer's fur, the ploom of smoke shading out the patch of grass underneath it, and even the front facade of the fragmented landscape with the soil, rocks, and root systems being a darker color than both sides. Quite impressive! But still pales in comparison to Scorch I, by a good bit. Deer vs. Shark...shark wins every single time in my book.
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Post by svenman on Mar 27, 2009 0:08:02 GMT -8
booked my plane tickets today for the david b smith gallery show in denver.... anyone else from the board going to the opening? damn, world traveler now? me and stephenw are thinking about going. got the bug! get it booked guys  |
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Post by sleepboy on Mar 27, 2009 7:19:08 GMT -8
The lighting in Scorch II is just incredible. The sun shinning off the front of the deer's fur, the ploom of smoke shading out the patch of grass underneath it, and even the front facade of the fragmented landscape with the soil, rocks, and root systems being a darker color than both sides. Quite impressive! But still pales in comparison to Scorch I, by a good bit. Deer vs. Shark...shark wins every single time in my book. Ah.... The lighting is sublime. The movement in this piece is very nice. I haven't seen either piece in person but I prefer the deer for some reason... but I would take either one in a heartbeat. damn, world traveler now? me and stephenw are thinking about going. got the bug! get it booked guys Well, now we have another reason to go I'll let you know. actually, no I havent seen any of his sculpture / installations. Shit, I should. Perhaps he isnt making "tanks" b/c he wants to avoid any Hirst references. Hmm.... The landscape sculpture would kick ass though. Hm... Yah, scroll back in this thread and you will see some install pics, also on his website I believe. The one you are imagining of his older cityscape "interlock" pieces I have never seen an installation like that. And yes, those landscape aquariums are rad. |
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Post by juggernut3 on Mar 27, 2009 17:03:29 GMT -8
I like "Bambi en Fuego" a lot!
Sven, I may be down ... depending on how many of the crew bounce over to Denver.
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Post by rizza79 on Mar 27, 2009 19:05:01 GMT -8
lol......"Bambi on Fuego" is a good name. Is the name of this piece "Frenzy" or "Scorch II"......i think there was an earlier post that said "Frenzy", but I am unsure if that is the actual name. I guess the piece was briefly on Josh's site and then taken down ala "Rise Above".
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Post by svenman on Mar 28, 2009 12:51:56 GMT -8
I like "Bambi en Fuego" a lot! Sven, I may be down ... depending on how many of the crew bounce over to Denver. come on tan, lets do it... would love to see you there! |
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Post by svenman on Mar 29, 2009 11:49:26 GMT -8
the one posted earlier is called frenzy. this one is called scorch ii. wow.   |
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Post by sebreg on Mar 29, 2009 12:05:43 GMT -8
OMG! This one blows my mind!
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Post by juggernut3 on Mar 29, 2009 12:35:15 GMT -8
Holy Schnikes... That puts the fear of nature in me. I'm going to recycle my tissues now...
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Post by hillsj2001 on Mar 29, 2009 20:13:23 GMT -8
is that a stratus? |
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Post by rizza79 on Mar 29, 2009 23:28:45 GMT -8
Wow....I am nearly speechless! The initial effect at first glance from this piece is amazing. These deer mean business. Scorch I had the same effect, which is from the fire, but conceptually it doesn't push the boundaries like some other great Keyes pieces. This piece is just spot on conceptually. I am guessing this is 30x40. I have wondered exactly how big Josh's work can actually get and still have the desired effect, but these last two larger pieces make me believe the bigger the better. They leave me wanting more. I can't wait to see what else he has up his sleeve and ready to drop in his future repertoire. Makes me fiend to want to see more. If I see one more amazing leaked image, ala Rise Above and Scorch II, I may be booking my flight to Denver too!!
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Post by lowpro on Apr 1, 2009 20:25:26 GMT -8
What the hell is wrong with the deer in the back? Something looks terribly wrong with it. Recently suffered a stroke, perhaps?
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Post by sleepboy on Apr 2, 2009 7:14:29 GMT -8
What the hell is wrong with the deer in the back? Something looks terribly wrong with it. Recently suffered a stroke, perhaps? Haha, the face does seem a little deformed. Seems like Keyes is getting less and less subtle with is his message huh? |
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Post by rizza79 on Apr 2, 2009 16:33:19 GMT -8
The message in this piece is far from subtle. Initially, this piece had a WOW effect on me, and I also think it is great conceptually, but i must admit.......the more I look at this image, the less I like it. I don't know what it is.....i think the more I look at the amount of fire and the deformed deer, something doesn't work for me.....maybe I am just being overly critical.
Any thoughts?
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Post by sebreg on Apr 2, 2009 19:21:42 GMT -8
You know, I wonder if the painting would've been even better if that car wasn't there. The image would've been simpler, and probably more powerful (and a tad more subtle?)... I still really enjoy this piece.
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