Sunday, March 28, 2010

Dump #1

Dump #1
Acrylic and Gesso on Yupo
19" X 19"

 Landfill #3
 Ink on Paper
8" X 7.5"


I Think I'll hang out it here at the dump for awhile; it smells so good and I need to do some searching. What do you think? Is there anything worth looking for here; are there any buried treasures? I think there might be, so I'm going to rummage about.

 



14 comments:

  1. Fabulous work, Stan! The sweeping movement of Dump #1 is beautifully enhanced by the pastel colors and composition. Who ever thought a dump could be so beautiful?? Landfill #3 is no less wonderful. I could study both pieces for hours, and probably will. I'm a BIG fan of your work.

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  2. I love them both Stan. The colors in Dump #1 are just so beautiful. Your Landfill #3 ink drawing is no less stunning. I'm in total awe.

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  3. Hi Stan, I like how you have translated your idea into a painting; exciting! I particularly enjoy the repeat of spirals. Your drawing is inspiring!

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  4. One man's trash is another man's treasure... You've taken that old quote to another level by making everyone's trash a treasure. I really like both of these. Both are great compositions. I especially like the trio of people in Landfill #3 - it makes me think of a family looking out at the legacy being passed on to the next generation...

    -Don

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  5. Hi Stan !
    I agree with all the others ,
    Beutiful colours and composition ,
    and a good idea !

    I like the drawings too !

    B. Liv

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  6. I love the intricacy of these two works Stan. I am pulled in and moved around by the details and the masterful way you've composed the works.

    My grandfather was a garbage collector and I thought it was the most exotic job ever because every evening in the bib of his overalls he brought me home some trinket - a button, a marble or a piece of ribbon etc. While I never actually got to see the dump, in my child's mind the it was a magical place with all kinds of desirable things.

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  7. Hi Kathy - Yes it seems I've glamorized the dump. I think by the time I'm done with this series, the dump will have several new looks. Thanks for being a "BIG" fan. That is such a compliment.

    Hi Pam - Thanks. Colors always pop out when placed next to muddy or gray color. I'm certainly not a colorist though.

    Hi Peggy - Yeah the spirals are sort of decorative, giving the dump a little more glamour. They also create some wind and stir up the debris and dust laying about. There are little wisps of dust along the top of the fill. In addition, the multitude of white lines help create the lighter value I wanted for the fresh garbage.

    Hi Don - I actually titled a painting several years ago: "Another Man's Treasure". It's a painting of a made-up auto salvage with lots of car parts and bodies. You're right on with the legacy observation. I'm seeing the dump in a variety of ways and as a launching pad for further painting and investigation.

    Hi Liv - Thanks, I'm going to keep moving along with the theme.

    Hi Margaret - Some of the details are rather ambiguous and rightfully so. That's how the dump is and hopefully they raise the question: what is that?. Too bad you didn't get to go with your father to the dump. Yes! There are fascinating things at the dump. Whenever I'm there I can't help myself. I act like I'm taking a breather from the hard work of unloading my truck bed, but in reality I'm scanning some of the interesting surface objects soon to be embedded in a giant time capsule.

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  8. Both images are really nice and it's hard to believe a dump can be so whimsical! Love the "journey" swirls.

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  9. Excellent! The first is magical, and I love the raw feeling of the second. So creative as well - never saw a drawing of a dump before. I read a great book once where the author went to dumps to birdwatch. Endless possibilities with dumps.

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  10. Hi Tonya - I think dumps are fascinating but they need to be embellished some. The swirls? I had to tie it all together somewhat; it's sort of a stirring of the pot.

    Hi Dan - Thanks! Yes the possibilities are "swirling" around in my head. I'm staying at the dump for awhile. I'm thinking bigger, maybe even a large canvas. Haven't painted on canvas in some time.

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  11. I think it is important to work,draw, paint or whatever-- in a series-- and your series should be what turns you on-- and if dumps are the turn on right now I think you should go for it and explore dumps :-)

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  12. Hi Donna - I think that is what I'm going to do.

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  13. the dump - fabulous motif and fabulous images ... just love the lyrical rhythms and the counterplay of intricacy with broad sweep ... so glad i found your blog, Stan

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  14. Thanks Harry, I'm enjoying your work as well; I like how your past is reflected in it. Your blog is indeed literary.

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