Sound as Art

Synesthesia

 

"Synesthesia for the Times ", 67x47 ", 2010, acrylic, tempora, water-based pigments on canvas 

Money as Art

The currency below is used in the Republic of Nepal. I like Nepal's use of animals and natural settings to decorate their currency. Each bill is a different shade or color which makes it easy to determine which bill is which.

Grid Structure

Example of Tight Grid Structure

Annie in Yellow Sweater • 8″ x 10″ • Oil on Canvas Panel

                                                                    by David R. Darrow

Example of Loose Grid Structure

 
Barry McGee
Untitled (detail)
2002
mixed media on glass
dimensions variable
MA-MCGEB-00086

Chuck Close

Chuck Close creates large scale paintings of portraits that appear to be an actual photograph. This painting of Lucas Samaras is my favorite because it captures the mysteriousness and edge of Samaras. Close's ability to include distinct  details such as the wrinkles on the forehead and fly ahead hairs amazes me. Had I not research the work and method of Close, I would have assumed this image was a normal photograph; therefore, Close's goal to create a large-than-life photograph was met.