~~~ UPCOMING EVENTS ~~~
3.21.2020: Carl Smith. Black and White paintings.
opening reception Saturday, March 21 ----> 7pm - 10pm
additional open hours March 26 (7 to 9pm)
Painting at the rate of thought or painting and creating at the same time. It’s not new but it is a challenging way to make
a unique image and hopefully say something meaningful and personal. For years I have done this with my paintings in color,
but this black and white series gets me closer to my end goal of making a personal image while relating to a genre of
painting already in place (abstract expressionism). When I return to painting in color it will be very different.
I never know how the difference will present itself, but it always does when I start working.
Many of these are paintings made with white acrylic paint and black spray paint. It takes around 8 attempts usually to
land on the final image. Sometimes a good image is acquired on first try, but that one is no good; the image doesn’t
work without repeated attempts to find it. The paint must be built up to have any effect.
I started painting at a very young age, and always sought to make paintings that might relate to a tradition of abstract
expressionism. I have no idea why this is so, but I know it’s the best way for me to make the best image possible.
That’s all that matters. Franz Kline’s influence on American painting and my own work cannot be understated,
and of course his work was a huge influence here.
I know my artistic future is not in the path never taken; the high-art path of trying to do what has never been done.
Being honest about my influences and finding a way to communicate that reality in the painting is a large ingredient
in the final product. Intent is crucial and simplifying that intention to the reference of the creative act
is of the highest importance.
opening reception Saturday, March 21 ----> 7pm - 10pm
additional open hours March 26 (7 to 9pm)
Painting at the rate of thought or painting and creating at the same time. It’s not new but it is a challenging way to make
a unique image and hopefully say something meaningful and personal. For years I have done this with my paintings in color,
but this black and white series gets me closer to my end goal of making a personal image while relating to a genre of
painting already in place (abstract expressionism). When I return to painting in color it will be very different.
I never know how the difference will present itself, but it always does when I start working.
Many of these are paintings made with white acrylic paint and black spray paint. It takes around 8 attempts usually to
land on the final image. Sometimes a good image is acquired on first try, but that one is no good; the image doesn’t
work without repeated attempts to find it. The paint must be built up to have any effect.
I started painting at a very young age, and always sought to make paintings that might relate to a tradition of abstract
expressionism. I have no idea why this is so, but I know it’s the best way for me to make the best image possible.
That’s all that matters. Franz Kline’s influence on American painting and my own work cannot be understated,
and of course his work was a huge influence here.
I know my artistic future is not in the path never taken; the high-art path of trying to do what has never been done.
Being honest about my influences and finding a way to communicate that reality in the painting is a large ingredient
in the final product. Intent is crucial and simplifying that intention to the reference of the creative act
is of the highest importance.
4.18.2020: You Can Be Here
It's time for another inside outside upside-down fundraiser here at Collection Rert...
where just about anything can happen.
A buffet of fun junk and all types of original artwork (priced on the cheap!) await you...
Feel free to step onto the stage for spontaneous performances (if you happen to bring a joke, song, or a special talent)
More surprises can be found inside the gallery!!!
Drop in and have a smile with us.
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