Art Basel 2006
Art Basel took place in Miami this past week, and I had an exhibit at the Bridge Art Fair [Click here to see the works that were on exhibit]. I created a lot of new works for this show, so I haven't written any posts, or produced a show for a while. Now the dust is settling a bit, and I plan to do another show this week.
This year, everything was pretty much kicked up another notch. The works at Basel were, with some notable exceptions, focused on established artists, with price tags to match. This drove a lot of collectors to satellite shows, as well, where a wide range of works could be found.
Still, the main show is always fascinating, and I never fail to find wonderful works that I really enjoy. Gary and I both were quite surprised by a work in Gavin Brown`s exhibit, of a cigarette pack dangling from a string connected to a rotating robotic arm high overhead. The arm was articulated so that the pack seemed to travel randomly around an otherwise totally empty exhibit space. The rent for a space as large as that was probably around $75,000, so regardless of what you felt about the piece itself, you still had to sort of stop and think about it a bit--they thoughtfully provided benches for that purpose.
I visited several other fairs, in addition to the Bridge fair. There was plenty of interesting new art, but the press of the crowd was something to behold. That crush was evident, too, at the numerous parties taking place all week. We attended some great parties, in particular those hosted by UBS, Swarovski, and Vogue, as well as a private exhibit by Sotheby's, which included my work entitled "Friends".
The feeling at Art Basel has evolved somewhat. Before it was mostly about art. This year, it was also very much about the art "scene". Lots of people have became involved who perhaps hadn't focused on art before. I think this is basically a good thing, because it's likely to result in more people enjoying and appreciating art for the rest of their lives.
Dec 11, 2006
Benefit for a Friend
A dear friend of Richard Bluestein's, Jennifer Snoddy, recently lost her newborn child to a rare disease. Because the hospital bills were extensive, Richard has established a fund for her, and I am donating prints of my painting of Trotsky to that fund. Donations of $100 or more receive a limited edition, 14x18" signed print of the painting below.
She was kind and helpful to me in getting started in podcasting, and we became friends, as well. Perhaps you also know Jennifer, and know what a friend she is to the podcast community, and would like to make a donation. Please click the paypal link on Richard's site. All of the proceeds go directly to Jennifer.
Oct 30, 2006
Upcoming Shows
Well, It's been a while since I wrote about what I am doing. Frankly, it has been an intense time for me lately.
Some of my works have been sent to London to be in the Year06 show, running at the same time as the Frieze Art Fair. Along with preparing for that, I am creating works for a showing in the Bridge Art Fair in Miami, which runs concurrently with Art Basel.
It's a very exciting time, made even more so by taking a leap from podcasts to vidcasts, which take a great deal more effort to produce.
Doing as much painting as I have lately, I feel my artistic vision has expanded, and I'm finding it easier to see beyond the form. I like the rawness that I've achieved in my recent portraits. When I can find the simplicity and essence of a subject, the result seems to be the best. This requires that I tap into my intuitive spirit, and that's an area where I feel comfortable.
Trotsky and Richard were here, too. We had a celebration for Trotsky in honor of his upcoming birthday. It was fun and I think he really liked it. I'm working on a new painting of Trotsky and Wendy.
Video Clip Music: Bangoutproductions, "Bobbaya"
Sep 18, 2006
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