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Paula Lincoln produced some of the most unusual art I saw at Open Studios Weekend. A large white wall was covered with cut-out silhouettes, mostly black but with wood tones in the foliage at the bottom. A crow flies away from a larger-than-life man wearing a top hat. Plants cover the ground; Lincoln pointed out to me that one was foxglove. I think the plant at the left is a thistle. Like a Rorschach test, the meaning is left to the viewer's imagination. The piece reminds me of the work of Kara Walker.
TOMORROW: a musical interlude in the artists' portrait series.
Paula Lincoln produced some of the most unusual art I saw at Open Studios Weekend. A large white wall was covered with cut-out silhouettes, mostly black but with wood tones in the foliage at the bottom. A crow flies away from a larger-than-life man wearing a top hat. Plants cover the ground; Lincoln pointed out to me that one was foxglove. I think the plant at the left is a thistle. Like a Rorschach test, the meaning is left to the viewer's imagination. The piece reminds me of the work of Kara Walker.TOMORROW: a musical interlude in the artists' portrait series.
I love this series that you are working on. Artist are wonderful subject.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving this artist series. A super portrait yesterday.
ReplyDeleteYears ago silhouettes used to be so popular. I've an old silhouette dated 1791 - in a tiny oval ebony frame. I think I'd not want a bird such as this artists tho. Too reminiscent of the birds but perhaps that's being silly. Thanks for the link to Kara Walker. Indeed so similar.
OH, very interesting--I can see I will have to come back and explore some more!!! :-D
ReplyDeleteCreative people like Paula Lincoln always amaze me. Where does it come from? Her work is so very interesting.
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I love the silhouettes!
ReplyDeleteI like this portrait a lot, and the artwork too. Yes, the silhouettes do resemble Kara Walker's work but Kara Walker's art is more cartoonish and tends of have a social commentary.
ReplyDeleteThat said, I prefer these to Kara Walker's work.
I love Paula's artwork! She is so creative and inventive. Paula, if you read this, I'd love to reconnect with you, please contact me? Shirley (Sarrach) Crowell
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