THEORIST
Clement greenberg
Greenberg changed the nature of the disucssion of art.
'Esthetic judgements are immediate, intuitive, underlike and involuntary. They leave room for the concious application of standards, criteria, rules or percepts'
'Every fresh and provocative impulse in painting since Manet, and perhaps before, has repudiated recieved notions of finish and unity, and manhandled into art what until them seemed too intractable, too raw and accidental, to be brought within the scope of aesthetic purpose. This extension of the possibilities of the medium is an integral factor of the exaction to be gotten from art, in the past as now' - CLEMENT GREENBERG
From 'Clement Greenberg : a critic's collection'
'Esthetic judgements are immediate, intuitive, underlike and involuntary. They leave room for the concious application of standards, criteria, rules or percepts'
'Every fresh and provocative impulse in painting since Manet, and perhaps before, has repudiated recieved notions of finish and unity, and manhandled into art what until them seemed too intractable, too raw and accidental, to be brought within the scope of aesthetic purpose. This extension of the possibilities of the medium is an integral factor of the exaction to be gotten from art, in the past as now' - CLEMENT GREENBERG
From 'Clement Greenberg : a critic's collection'
ARTISTs
MARLIES HOEVERS
'Marlies started her new art studio and began to experiment with materials like concrete, cement, textile, saw dust and cardboard. Within this process she got so excited about all the outcomes of materials blending together and their surprising aspects, that the only thing she could do is to experiment more. She is fascinated by the hidden beauty of ordinary materials such as cement and concrete; the perfect concrete in her artwork does not have the smooth and even grey appearance, but the combination of smooth, cracked, spotted, and darkened concrete with scratches and uneven textures. By adding delicate materials like thread and saw dust, the concrete gets a more fragile appearance. '
http://www.hoeversid.com/
I really love her mixture of materials, experimentation in industrial materials and the geniune representation of her medium.
http://www.hoeversid.com/
I really love her mixture of materials, experimentation in industrial materials and the geniune representation of her medium.
ERIK SOMMER
'One day in the studio I found an old bag of cement, the just-add-water mix, and used it. When it mixed and dried with the other material it immediately began to crack and peel, and I realized I could manipulate it to speed-up and control the aging process. It was a way to make my work look aged and worn. After over 10 years of using cement I am now able to control it in such a way to create these fragile and delicate looking pieces that are in fact very sturdy and tough. One of the most common remarks about my work is that people want to peel off a bit just to see what is underneath.'
-Erik Sommer
He works on several at a time, layering up paint and cement. Then a process of removal and adding occurs. Often breaking and smashing pieces. Love the nature and ability to create an authentic effect that someone can take away with them. I find his pieces really inspiring!
-Erik Sommer
He works on several at a time, layering up paint and cement. Then a process of removal and adding occurs. Often breaking and smashing pieces. Love the nature and ability to create an authentic effect that someone can take away with them. I find his pieces really inspiring!
IVAN GALUZIN
'His interest in the human body, refuse, decay and organic process of decomposition - leitmotifs in his artistic practice - incited him to exchange traditional oil and acrylic paint with chemicals found in the human body such as calcium, sulphur and phosphorus.'
http://afmuseet.no/en/nettkataloger/katalog-nn-a-nn-a-nn-a/kunstnere/ivan-galuzin
Although I cannot relate to the context of his work, I love the final outcome. The pieces continuously peel and decay until there is no more paint left on the canvas. I think the paintings look great, and if coud be stopped half way through the crumbling process would hang inbetween existance and decay.
http://afmuseet.no/en/nettkataloger/katalog-nn-a-nn-a-nn-a/kunstnere/ivan-galuzin
Although I cannot relate to the context of his work, I love the final outcome. The pieces continuously peel and decay until there is no more paint left on the canvas. I think the paintings look great, and if coud be stopped half way through the crumbling process would hang inbetween existance and decay.
claire burke
The work is fashioned from Gold and Silver Leaf. The timeless nature of the precious metals and the fascination they hold, adding to the works allure.
EXTRAS
Really like the aesthetic of these pieces. Minimalistic approach to creating artworks. Focus on texture and movement. Abstract images, unrepresentative of anything. The artist is present within the pieces, you can imagine their process of creation.
textures inspiration
MY PHOTOS
INDIA
Photo's I took in India that inspire me. Focused around architecture, textures and urban surroundings.
lisbon
Photo's I've taken in Lisbon that inspire me. With particular focus on cracking and peeling paint, broken walls, and crumbling foundations.
textures
Some photos I took over the summer.
ARTISTS
LAWRENCE CARROLL
'He owes something to Carl Andre and Donald Judd, but unlike these Minimalists he always retains a personal touch and is not interested in repetition as such. And although he has some addinities with Robert Ryman, he is a more varied and, I think, a more sensous painter. '
http://www.artcritical.com/2015/04/20/david-carrier-on-lawrence-carroll/
Carroll is an artist I've recently descovered. He has very little written about him online, and almost all of his exhibition biographies (online) state very little about his practice. I enjoy his lack of description, leaving most of the intepretation of the painting down to the viewers expierience. I love the large scale of his works, limited colour scheme (he says that he likes to paint in the colour of the canvas), and textured surfaces. The inclusion of lights and holes within his work creates intriguing potential concepts. His lack of explination leaves me wondering wether this is part of an aesthetic choice or has deeper connotations.
http://www.artcritical.com/2015/04/20/david-carrier-on-lawrence-carroll/
Carroll is an artist I've recently descovered. He has very little written about him online, and almost all of his exhibition biographies (online) state very little about his practice. I enjoy his lack of description, leaving most of the intepretation of the painting down to the viewers expierience. I love the large scale of his works, limited colour scheme (he says that he likes to paint in the colour of the canvas), and textured surfaces. The inclusion of lights and holes within his work creates intriguing potential concepts. His lack of explination leaves me wondering wether this is part of an aesthetic choice or has deeper connotations.
bethany walker
'Bethany Walkers is a... Mixed Media Artist best known for her 'signature' combination of materials - cement and textiles. This dynamic contrast of materials create beautiful and cativating pieces which possess immense tactile qualities. Bethany has developed her indicidual hand techniques, meaning each piece is individual and creates intrigue with its integral shape, colour and relief. '
http://www.bethanywalker.com/about/
http://www.bethanywalker.com/about/
Arjan janssen
Really like the colour blocking and monochromatic images. Straight architectural lines which work well as a stand alone piece as well as off setting each other.