The pictures below show the progression of this painting through several stages.
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Reinhardt created this humorous cartoon back in the 40's. It is the catalyst for a recent exhibition of British abstraction. Check out the article by David Ryan at Abstract Critical.
Excerpt from Philip Roth, The Anatomy Lesson.
"If you want to be reminded of your limitations virtually every minute, there's no better occupation to choose. Your memory, your diction, your intelligence, your sympathies, your observations, your sensations, your understanding--never enough. You find out more about what's missing in you than you really ought to know....." Philip Roth Check out this kickstarter project started by artist Lauren Whearty. This group of young artists needs your help to cover shipping costs to bring together an interesting group of abstract painters. The artist included are listed on the kickstarter page with one image from each artist. If you live in Columbus, Ohio you will definitely want to help make sure this exhibition happens.
Contact me to purchase an original abstract drawing for only $25. I will be offering a $25 drawing each week.
Call for work using only black, white, and shades of grey.
Eligibility: Open to anyone; especially looking for artists residing in and around Ohio. Media: This exhibition is devoted to two dimensional artwork utilizing only black, white and grays, including but not limited to: photography, printmaking, drawing, painting, and collage. Delivery and Return of Work: All work accepted for the exhibition must arrive ready to install. Work may be hand delivered or shipped. All works must arrive at Tejas by the specified date. Artists are responsible for all shipping costs. No entry fee; Juried show. Up to 3 images may be submitted. Submission of images: Send Via email: to tejasgalleryspace@gmail.com -include name, email, address, and information for each piece of art being submitted (Title, Media, Size, and Year). -include an artist statement -attach images (jpeg), formatted appropriately to email. Timeline for “B + W": May 28, All artwork due to TEJAS by this date June 1, Opening reception (show runs 6/1-7/20) Contact me to purchase an original abstract drawing for only $25. I will be offering a $25 drawing each week. "Untitled", Colored pencil and marker on paper, 5' x 5", 2011
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Blog AuthorKen is a painter who currently lives in Ridgewood, NY and maintains a studio in Greenpoint. About This BlogThis blog is meant to share an inside look at my studio practice. I will also be sharing links to other interesting blogs and web projects and will share news and exhibition opportunities from time to time.
Tallahassee InternationalSee two of my paintings and an artist statement published in conjunction with the 26th Tallahassee International Exhibition at the Florida State Museum of Fine Art.
PressCheck out these two recent articles which mentioned my work in the Tucson Weekly. The first by Margaret Regan and another written by Rachel Cabakoff.
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