I remember seeing his work in the art magazines back when he had a show at Haunch of Venison. I only remember that because of the weirdness of the gallery name. I certainly don't remember when. But the images from that show were so haunting, much like you've described. Your descriptions bring it all back. I loved the darkness and unease. The green balloons and strewn bodies, and trash. He struck me as a master of despair. I have wished so many times I had ordered the catalog.
Thanks for your writing on this piece. The focus on the decisions an artist makes is refreshing because who knows these things but an artist? Who has asked these questions and fought and worked through them but the artist? Oh the doubt and loneliness of the artist with these questions. And then to contend with the voices of the gallery who never in my experience ever ask these questions. This has struck a nerve, so I'll leave that. But how beautiful for you to acknowledge this piece and it's many questions. It takes a knowing artist, and you've presented it so well.
I remember seeing his work in the art magazines back when he had a show at Haunch of Venison. I only remember that because of the weirdness of the gallery name. I certainly don't remember when. But the images from that show were so haunting, much like you've described. Your descriptions bring it all back. I loved the darkness and unease. The green balloons and strewn bodies, and trash. He struck me as a master of despair. I have wished so many times I had ordered the catalog.
Thanks for your writing on this piece. The focus on the decisions an artist makes is refreshing because who knows these things but an artist? Who has asked these questions and fought and worked through them but the artist? Oh the doubt and loneliness of the artist with these questions. And then to contend with the voices of the gallery who never in my experience ever ask these questions. This has struck a nerve, so I'll leave that. But how beautiful for you to acknowledge this piece and it's many questions. It takes a knowing artist, and you've presented it so well.
Thank you Kevin.
Brilliant, thanks. Both your writing and his work.
I love this piece of writing almost as much as the work- thank you
Ha! Thank you very much.