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Post by sleepboy on Aug 25, 2011 7:53:48 GMT -8
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Post by simococo on Aug 25, 2011 11:30:36 GMT -8
Such a serious talent.
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Post by shine166 on Aug 25, 2011 12:26:11 GMT -8
Need to go see this for sure
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Post by Weezy on Aug 25, 2011 20:46:23 GMT -8
Wish I lived in UK. I think this is going to be epic, blowing away Eurotrash. If anyone goes, please take lots of pics!
Weezy
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Post by thejoker on Aug 31, 2011 4:37:55 GMT -8
Had a sneak peek. Wow some really great pieces in this show. Love the titles. Looking forward to the opening.
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Post by Weezy on Aug 31, 2011 20:40:20 GMT -8
Couldn't agree more, joker. Wish I could be there for the show to see it all live. Laz really knows how to put on a show, and with the strength of these pieces, I think it's a must-see even if you're dubious about Micallef.
Notwithstanding my art buying frustrations as of late, I couldn't resist...
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Post by thejoker on Aug 31, 2011 22:35:21 GMT -8
Look forward to seeing which one you bought...probably the one I was after  |
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Post by sleepboy on Sept 8, 2011 10:18:54 GMT -8
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Post by Weezy on Sept 8, 2011 23:48:22 GMT -8
Anyone have more pics from the pre-view opening?
Mine is "Head With Gold." Hope that wasn't the one you were after, Joker, and that you got another great piece (I thought there were lots of them).
It's a head done in charcoal with gold leaf-- thought it was a really strong example of Micallef portriature. Also wondering peoples' impressions who saw it live. Some of the digitals suggested there is really amazing texture in the piece, with the paper almost peeling off the face to create highlights bringing forth form from the deep black charcoal, but it's hard to tell whether, looking at it close up, this is the actual case and/or it makes a meaningful difference. My Laz contact convinced me on this piece over another on the basis that supposedly it's even more impressive live-- really pops. Hoping someone who went to the opening can confirm that's the case.
Mom (a collector) says she hopes I love it because she thinks it's "spooky and grim." I do.
Weezy
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Post by thejoker on Sept 9, 2011 10:12:33 GMT -8
Hey Weezy you are going to be delighted with your purchase. I went in today. All bar 2 pieces are sold and I have to say for me the best head piece was yours. The paper is really torn up as you describe. The energy and harrowing nature of the portrait really come alive with the texture and the gold background. I found myself staring at it more ages and drawn in. No one does dark like Micallef! Real great piece. I was after one of the other self portraits which was also nice but sold. You really could not hesitate with this show. You probably have the show catalogue and promo postcard but if not pm me and I
will send you the spare ones I picked up.
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Post by epicfai on Sept 9, 2011 10:20:54 GMT -8
Weezy - do you have a pic of your new piece? would love to see it. sounds pretty special.
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Post by Weezy on Sept 9, 2011 11:38:33 GMT -8
Will try to do Epicfai.
Thanks for the live view update, Joker, since I'm a world away in Los Angeles. It really stood out for me in the context not only of this show, but also the overall body of his head study works. And from a collector's perspective, I liked the use of gold to tie into the other pieces from the show, where he's using that element for the first time.
Q: How'd it stack up against the self portrait triptych? I really loved that, too, and had a somewhat painful internal debate between it and Head with Gold (were I wealthier and had the wall space I would've gotten both). In the end, the relative size, gold leaf tie to the show and the degraded paper textures made it seem more evolutionary and unique in the context of the oeuvre than the triptych with its "becoming animal" elements and thus the incrementally better choice, even though it was charcoal on paper vs. oil on canvas.
Weezy
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Post by Weezy on Sept 9, 2011 18:59:53 GMT -8
Here's the piece. Not a great shot will post a better one if I can later. Weezy Attachments:
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Post by Weezy on Sept 9, 2011 19:00:49 GMT -8
Close up on the texture. Totally degraded and flaky. Very effective I thought... Attachments:
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Post by epicfai on Sept 9, 2011 20:55:46 GMT -8
Close up on the texture. Totally degraded and flaky. Very effective I thought... thanks for sharing! congrats man, great piece. i bet that texture is killer in person. |
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Post by Weezy on Sept 9, 2011 21:13:09 GMT -8
In the close up, I noticed there's like a Sarah Palin lookalike in the reflection. Who knew she was (a) in London hanging at Laz and (b) a fan? I have to say I wish Laz used true museum anti-reflective as well as anti-UV glass. My other Micallef has the same problem with reflection, and it's enough a detraction if the sun is shining that I keep thinking I need to replace it. Although a better investment might be whatever Laz uses to light the work in its gallery. Nobody does it better than they do! Weezy |
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