This is one of three paintings that I did as part of an installation piece called "Access Point" for this weeks mammoth
Manifest Equality show. The painting is at the top of a three foot tall tower, facing upward. It's easy to see for everyone. The second painting is at the top of a six foot tower and is more difficult, but not impossible to see. The third painting is nine feet up and impossible to see unless you have a ladder, know someone who is part of the event, know me, or if you buy the piece (which I highly recommend).
The idea is about elitism and seems a bit pessimistic compared to the general tone of the show, but as hard as I tried I could not think of a way of expressing my feelings about the issues of human rights and equality without expressing anger and discontent. The restriction of access is, on many levels, a recurring theme in my life. For me, it is that constant struggle to be taken seriously as an artist. It seems completely frivolous when I compare that struggle to what members of the LGBT community must deal with on a daily basis. At any rate, I hope it translates.
I'd love to hear your thoughts...
Here's a new painting that I did for an upcoming show called "Balls Out" at Bwana Spoon's Grass Hut Gallery in Portland. Sort of a new-old direction. Feels very free and good. Show opens next Friday, April 2nd.
It may be a little late for me to post about this, (but my computer melted down & f-ed everything up!). Anyway, here goes: I did the identity image for this amazing event called TWENTYWONDER that happens tomorrow night (Saturday, March 6th). It's a benefit to raise awareness about down syndrome (Trisomy 21). They asked to use the image for a limited edition print that they could give to big-spenders who bought the high-end tickets. Rather than using the goofy eye-grabbing Beatle-Helper image, which didn't seem like it would make a great print, I gave them a new piece. I saw the proofs and they look really nice! It's super limited, so grab one while you can & do something good while you're at it! ...Oh, and also go to one of the funnest parties ever!!!
This is one of three paintings that I did as part of an installation piece called "Access Point" for this weeks mammoth Manifest Equality show. The painting is at the top of a three foot tall tower, facing upward. It's easy to see for everyone. The second painting is at the top of a six foot tower and is more difficult, but not impossible to see. The third painting is nine feet up and impossible to see unless you have a ladder, know someone who is part of the event, know me, or if you buy the piece (which I highly recommend).