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New Haven, CT Welcomes “Absolute” Paintings.

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“Absolute” Paintings At The Reynolds Fine Art Gallery, CT

Absolute: Torn
Absolute: Torn: oil on panel. 15 1/2″ x 18 1/8″. 5.24.11.

Four of the “Absolute” paintings have recently been shipped off to the Reynolds Fine Art Gallery located in the beautiful city of New Haven, CT. “The Art of Trompe L’oeil” is an exhibition of artwork that creates illusions of three-dimensionality with two-dimensional space. The gallery is just a short walking distance from the prestigious Yale University, the New Haven Green, and the New Haven Harbor. Read on for more information.

Show Dates: March 31st – April 30th

Reception: April 4th, 5-8pm

“That’s Not Art!”–And How I Realized It Doesn’t Matter

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“That’s Not Art!”–And How I Realized It Doesn’t Matter

by Daric M. Gill

“monument” for V. Tatlin by Dan Flavin. 1969

What You’re Really Trying To Say

We like to think that when we say, “That’s Not Art!” we are stating something of personal or scholarly merit; As if to say, “I know what art is… and that isn’t it.” However, that’s rarely what we are actually trying to say. The aim of this article is to help artists, musicians, writers, and the like find a mutual navigation point from which a more constructive resolution can be formed. Read onward for more. Continue reading “That’s Not Art!”–And How I Realized It Doesn’t Matter →

7 Tips For Approaching Artwork

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A Quick Guide To Viewing Artwork

Have you ever felt intimidated or lost when you look at artwork? This resource might just be for you. In this entry, I will provide a few helpful tips for the people whom find themselves saying “I don’t get it” when they walk into a gallery. This guide showcases just a few tips regarding the best way to approach any piece of artwork for the first time.

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Absolute: Certainty

“Absolute: Certainty” Is Certainly Special

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New “Absolute” Painting Is Potently Petite

At just over 4 1/2″ wide, this is the smallest “Absolute” painting in existence. However, don’t let the small-scale fool you. “Absolute: Certainty”  has so much to say.  With exposed painterly edges and remnants of the pencil drawing underneath, this is the first painting in the series to harken back to its creation. To learn more, scroll beyond the image.

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