You make a great cocktail, but does your artwork contribute to your dinner party by engaging your guests? Artwork should not simply fill a blank space on your wall. It should evoke thought and promote conversation. It should enhance your status and increase your esteem.
Detail of Classic by Nolan Haan
Classic Icons
When I first began paintings of concrete block walls, I did a series called Urban Cave Paintings. It features famous prehistoric art on contemporary cinder block walls. Years later, during my graffiti phase, I conceived of combining the two. The painting "Classic" juxtaposes a contemporary icon with prehistoric cave painting, inviting comparisons of changing environments and corresponding rites of passage.
For this painting, I painted the coca cola logo and cinder blocks first. I then taped over those parts of the logo that would be visible in the final design. It was important to provide enough of the logo to be recognizable. Next, I painted the famous "Swimming Deer" from Lascaux. Two classics. With careful observation, you will see that the cave painting is on top of the logo. A plot twist!
Classic Icons
When I first began paintings of concrete block walls, I did a series called Urban Cave Paintings. It features famous prehistoric art on contemporary cinder block walls. Years later, during my graffiti phase, I conceived of combining the two. The painting "Classic" juxtaposes a contemporary icon with prehistoric cave painting, inviting comparisons of changing environments and corresponding rites of passage.
Detail of Classic
For this painting, I painted the coca cola logo and cinder blocks first. I then taped over those parts of the logo that would be visible in the final design. It was important to provide enough of the logo to be recognizable. Next, I painted the famous "Swimming Deer" from Lascaux. Two classics. With careful observation, you will see that the cave painting is on top of the logo. A plot twist!
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