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“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 →

“Absolutes & Complements” At Schnormeier Gallery

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Press Release For February Show

I’m pleased to announce that the “Absolutes & Complements” suite of paintings will be at the Schnormeier Gallery this month. With over 20 paintings in this exhibition, this marks the largest selection of the “Absolute” suite ever amassed into one show. Among the work on display will be the debut of “Absolute: Pitch”, the largest private piece I’ve ever created. Visitors will also get to see the fun and whimsical work of Craig Hill in an adjacent gallery room. For more information, continue reading.

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New! “Absolute: Time”

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It’s About Time

Ladies & Gentlemen: I give you, “Absolute: Time”.

The aim of this piece is to explore how time can be mysterious by nature. The background tones gradient from dark at the bottom to lighter in the center of the painting. The thread fades into nothingness as it leads to nowhere. The pendulum that is created sits atop a weathered linear piece of paper, a timeline for the sway of the cherry weight. The cherry is an enticing mass, juicy and red. Continue reading for more information.

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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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