In the Evanston studio, February 2007.
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I’ve got a post up over at Mid West Capacity on a recent painting show at the University of Richmond Museum…
and there’s been some coverage in the local paper of my new show at Perlow-Stevens Gallery. Cool.
In celebration of the show here’s a shot of one of the woodblocks used to make the Quintessence Series…
Ballou and Spear at Perlow-Stevens Gallery
David Spear and I will be having a joint exhibition entitled “Concerning Composing” from September 1 through September 28th at Perlow-Stevens Gallery here in Columbia, MO. I hope to see a ton of people there. You can search this blog for more examples from the works I am submitting. Here’s one of them.
We’ve put out a catalog for the show. You can take a look here. It features statements by both of us and a selection of the work. Check it out.
Current Studio Shots
And a shot of the current stage of the Iconoclast painting in progress…
Writing Intensive Faculty Workshop
I’ve enjoyed the Writing Intensive Faculty Workshop put on by the Campus Writing Program here at the University of Missouri. I’ve really appreciated all the talks by the Program’s guests and Jeff Rice, the current CWP Director.
Classic Studio Shot #1
Me in my studio during grad school – Indiana University – sometime early in 2004. Upper right corner – my Lionel Richie “Patron Saint of Painting” icon, collaboration between Maximillian Hernandez and my collage. It’s hanging in my current studio, too.
“VOLUME, NOT FEATURES” …words to live by.
Diebenkorn in 2010
A traveling survey exhibition of Richard Diebenkorn’s Ocean Park Series is slated to begin in 2010. Read more about it HERE, and see Tyler Green’s posting about the show HERE. Personally, I can’t wait.
Related: Some Thoughts on Loving Diebenkorn’s Work.
“My freedom will be so much the greater and more meaningful, the more narrowly I limit my field of action and the more I surround myself with obstacles.” – Richard Diebenkorn
UPDATE: I know this post gets quite a few hits and that means that people are seeking information about the Diebenkorn show. As far as I know that show has been pushed back indefinitely. You can see more info about the postponement here.
Student Work, Summer 2009
Here is a selection of some student artworks from the drawing sessions I conducted at the University of Missouri this July…
Of Pots and Beards
Two people I greatly respect were in the local paper recently.
First, Ian Shelly, a grad student in ceramics here at the University of Missouri who has been a student of mine in the past (and whose studio I often stop into to see new work and chat with [or head out to Klik’s for a beer or two of an occasional evening]), was featured in the Niche column of the Columbia Tribune. Check it out here.
The author of the piece, Aarik Danielsen, is also a friend of mine. Aarik is a great writer (and music aficionado) and has crafted pieces for PopMatters, Ethics Daily, among others, and is a zealous advocate for beards. Good stuff.
I’m enjoying this synergy of people I like doing things that I like. Best line by Ian from Aarik’s piece:
“The pots I like are brown,” Shelly said. “Nobody likes brown pots.”
Ian enjoying a famous ceramic work, Spring 2009
Neoteric Art Writings
I’m a contributor to Neoteric Art, a brainchild of William Dolan and Norbert Marszalek. Good guys, both of ’em. Check out my latest short text about Richard Diebenkorn and my older piece on Cecily Brown and Linda Nochlin at the Des Moines Art Center.
Short Thoughts on Loving Diebenkorn’s Work
Visions of Violence and Pleasure: Cecily Brown and Linda Nochlin at the Des Moines Art Center
I’m looking forward to future writings appearing at Neoteric Art.
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