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Post by commandax on Apr 26, 2010 15:56:20 GMT -8
No, it's from the January "Cry for Help" show, so it hasn't been behind the mat for long. It does fade out around the top and bottom, but only because Andrew drew it that way. it would be interesting to find out why he covered so much of it or was that the gallery's decision. I talked with him about it yesterday, and he said that when he was done drawing it, he was blocking parts of it to see what worked best, kind of the way a film director will make a frame with his hands to see how a shot should be composed. He decided that the framing he selected worked pretty well, and cut a mat to match. But when I showed him the full drawing in the frame, he agreed that it was pretty powerful as he originally drew it, and that if I was happy with it, I should keep it that way. I think he didn't want to finish the whole background off completely – this was the same month as his solo show, so he was probably pressed for time – and felt that it would be unprofessional to turn in a drawing that was a bit unfinished. But I actually really enjoy the way it gets kind of sketchy and thoughtful on the sides. It gives more insight into the process, and there is something dynamic about the larger drawing that gets sort of hemmed in or truncated by the mat. |
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Post by commandax on May 9, 2010 15:25:41 GMT -8
I couldn't resist these two little confections from Allison Sommers' show at Thinkspace. If you haven't seen it yet, check out my interview with her."Temple Monkeys"  "Finders, Keepers"  ...which has since been removed from its pink pedestal and installed in one of these handblown glass domes, with a tasteful scattering of bones...  |
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Post by grotesqueanimal on May 10, 2010 0:01:18 GMT -8
Absolutely love the two Allison Sommers.
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Post by grit on May 10, 2010 10:01:54 GMT -8
Good choices commanda  'temple monkeys' was easily my favourite piece from that show |
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Post by commandax on Jun 1, 2010 21:04:44 GMT -8
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Post by commandax on Jul 25, 2010 13:00:25 GMT -8
I was extremely lucky to have the opportunity to acquire my favorite of this series of haunting portraits... her black eyes just stare into your soul. João Ruas – "Dawn III"  |
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Post by sleepboy on Jul 25, 2010 14:10:15 GMT -8
Lovely piece Amanda. Congrats!
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Post by Weezy on Jul 26, 2010 22:50:57 GMT -8
My favorite thing about this piece, aside from the wonderful palette, is the organic detail-- knots or eyes?-- in the papery hair that flows into the figure's garment.
Overall, Ruas makes some really smart choices in his work. There's an odd mix of divinity and melancholia going on in this portrait that, together with a sense of movement in the hair and in the golden waves on the shoulder, balances into a serenity that is intriguing and somehow engergized. The gold leaf could be kitsch in another work, but it's so complementary to the palette, it's just right here.
I was tempted by the Ruas pieces as well-- it was a great show. He just seems to be getting better, so I decided to stick to my collecting discipline (ha!) and prioritize others for the moment, waiting for the next show. Congratulations on this!
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Post by epicfai on Jul 26, 2010 23:36:29 GMT -8
congrats amanda, thats a nice piece.
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Post by |peetov| on Jul 27, 2010 1:10:03 GMT -8
my favorite of the show. congrats, nice score.
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Post by commandax on Aug 1, 2010 9:30:09 GMT -8
Thought I would share the Rob Sato piece I got from his last show at GRSF. He has a show coming up this Saturday, August 7th at Copro, and I have an in-depth interview with him posting tomorrow morning at Erratic Phenomena. "Metal After Math"  (detail)  (detail)  |
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Post by Weezy on Aug 1, 2010 9:32:46 GMT -8
Really great piece. Great image, and then the detail is wonderfully imaginative-- imagine it really draws you in to look closely. Is it watercolor on paper?
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Post by commandax on Aug 1, 2010 9:38:26 GMT -8
Watercolor and ink on paper, with just a touch of gouache here and there.
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Post by commandax on Sept 21, 2010 6:56:41 GMT -8
Added this third Cambodia-themed Andrew Hem painting to the collection from the Jonathan LeVine show. I felt strongly that it belonged on the wall alongside "Best Find a Way" and "Beginning of an Era." The title comes from the Kate Bush song " This Woman's Work." Andrew Hem "This Woman's Work"  |
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Post by gildoinc on Sept 21, 2010 10:27:14 GMT -8
Great addition Amanda. I really enjoyed this piece in person. I would love to see a picture of it hanging with the other Hem pieces in your collection.
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Post by |peetov| on Sept 21, 2010 15:50:03 GMT -8
excellent piece. i was interested in this one myself. i think andrew really showed a new level with this one.
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Post by commandax on Dec 3, 2010 21:43:18 GMT -8
Picked up this little piece by Edwin Ushiro from the Mini Show charity event at Art Center last month. Ballpoint, rubbing alcohol and a smidge of Edwin's blood for color. "Nihoa Lullaby"  |
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Post by epicfai on Dec 3, 2010 23:19:47 GMT -8
nice piece - hope its not contagious!  |
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Post by mancub on Dec 4, 2010 12:08:41 GMT -8
That 'Metal After Math' is awesome Commandax! So awesome!
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Post by rhinomilk on Dec 4, 2010 15:19:03 GMT -8
oh awesome.. you got that soto piece!
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Post by commandax on Dec 5, 2010 17:19:13 GMT -8
Thanks, guys. I just went down to Subliminal to pick up this little guy, one of Souther Salazar's balloons from the Pattern Recognition show. I bought it on impulse, the night of the show, which I rarely do. His stuff is really intoxicating in person, and I just couldn't resist. Souther Salazar "Late Shift"  |
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Post by Weezy on Dec 6, 2010 20:13:49 GMT -8
Awesome. His work is really cool. Feels retro but fresh.
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Post by commandax on Dec 11, 2010 10:59:00 GMT -8
I just hung this piece, which I had the good fortune to acquire from Thinkspace's "Five Year Anniversary Show." Andrew Hem "Enemy Territory"  |
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Post by sleepboy on Dec 11, 2010 11:04:58 GMT -8
Congrats, beautiful piece Amanda. You have a pic of it on the wall?
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Post by commandax on Dec 11, 2010 14:19:45 GMT -8
I hung it in my office at work, as I had a nice chunk of unused wall space right in my line of sight. I'll try to snap a pic of it during the week sometime.
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