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Rem-Brent — Studio Paint Bucket 1
Published: 2005-02-14 08:07:44 +0000 UTC; Views: 2188; Favourites: 21; Downloads: 135
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Done in fourth year studio study at the U of L in the fall of 2004. The largest "construct" at the time, I figure its about 5 feet high (though I'll have to eventually go and truly measure it's dimentions for future show proposals). Made entirely out of materials I scavanged from around the department (including, but not confined to; wood, plexiglass, steel, plastic, tin, tissue paper, cardboard). The process of building the damnned thing was a whole quest in itself. Creating this variable surface, made up of a variety of material and fastened together so that it would not fall apart was an important, and enjoyable part of the process. I have always been a fan of sculpture. Trying to bridge this gap between painting and sculpture is somthing I continue to do with these "constructs".After the building process, I spread varatheyne, soap, sand, acrylic media and any number of other material over the surface (you know, just to make it that much HARDER to paint on then it already is) and let it dry on the ground over a couple nights. Then, I had to enlist the help of a friend to hang the stupid thing up so that I could actually paint on it with acrylic. The painting probebly takes the least amount of time, though I will leave it and come back to it a number of times, spreading out the total working time from two hours into two days.
It's a labour of love, to be sure.
*** Updated the image: Jan 3, 2006. Happy new year. I think some of the details might be easier to pick out in this one. I still need a better digtal camera though.... piece of crap. (But I still love my mom for buying me this one though)***
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you have amazing talent, this composition is simply great
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I'm so glad you got that DD, because I'm afraid that otherwise I may not have ever found you. I love the work you've done, it's a medium I hope to explore, but haven't yet. Your work is pushing me a lot closer to that point where I'm just going to have to, or forever regret it.
Fabulous fabulous painting, and sculpture.
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Wonderful use of colours and shape. The fact that the top of the structure is a flat horizontal and the bottom section is torn is really pleasing to the eye. I also really like the refreshing off-whites and blues of the bucket against the cardboard ochres and browns, and also the use of the purple and yellowey-orange complimentary colours work really nicely together. I would have loved to have seen this in the flesh so-to-speak, especially because of the size, I'm sure the actual piece is more impressive to look at.
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Well...I'm not a painter myself, so my comments might not be that useful...but I really do like it a lot. I love it when someone takes the time to construct art out of pieces of trash (hell, you should see my room). The bottom part is cardboard right? It looks like cardboard, and that is probably one of my favorite parts of the picture, because it looks awesome and really fits as a bottom piece to bring it to an end, but will the coating prevent it from decaying or falling apart? I mean if I were to buy something like this (and if I had a house, I probably would), I know I would worry about something that is made from tissue and cardboard falling apart. And also, for the parts without much paint (IE, the cardboard at the bottom with little red dots, and grease stains), did you just keep those parts like you found them, or were they clean and did you paint that stuff on? One last thing, and the only little bit of advice I can give...I know you probably dont care too much about deviant art, because it looks like youre already at least a little bit out into the real world with your art, but if you post the picture smaller, so one doesn't have to scroll to see the thing in its entirety, it is a lot easier to get a feel for it. Anyways, great job.
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In response to your queries:
Yes, the bottom part is cardboard. Although the stains and stuff on it are all made by me (most by accident, mind you, as it was laying on my floor for a while) of particular interesting note is the fact that I did not cut or modify the cardboard in any other way. I found it shaped as it appears in the painting and used it directly.
As for falling apart.... I really wish I could tell you. Truth is, I havn't got a painting (let alone one like THIS) that is more then two or three years old, so I havn't got a feel for how they age yet. But I'll tell you this; this thing is a real bitch to move around. I've manhandled it into trucks, down stairs and into walls, and it is still going strong. Part of the fun in this piece is the fact that it LOOKS ready to fall apart. But if you turn it around and look at the back, you will see all the structure that I have built to keep it together. I try and make 'em really tough. Everything is fastened, glued and refastened to a hidden frame on which the whole thing sits. So, it's structurally sound. As for the finish itself... its still a mystery. I guess I would have to compare it to Robert Raushenburg's (sp?) "Bed" which, last time I heard, was still in one piece. I'm sure the piece will last well beyond me, as long as it is treated well. But when we start looking at time on a geological scale, NOTHING lasts forever. Frescos, like "The Last Supper", are a bitch to keep in one piece, so i hear. But how long can anything last?
I try not to dwell on it too much, but still try to make my pieces so they don't fall apart in my lifetime without sacrificing my artistic experimentation.
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Again Another Piece Full Of Talent, Amazing!
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This is amazing - I'm facinated by the medium - it's art within art! I really like the way you've combined colour and material - seeing as the bucket looks like it's partly made from the actual material ( if that makes sense ). I think it's great that you've used only material from around the area as this kind of reflects both art, education and enviroment drawing upon a deeper concept. A great peice of art!
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I don't know why, but I think the shape of this painting looks like the state of Texas. Maybe I don't know my american geography / popular belt buckle design catalog, but that's what I think of. They say they like things bigger in Texas... I suppose that applies to paintings too.
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love this! and your comments are great 
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