Wednesday, August 14, 2013

100 Watt Smile - The Series



Moderismism's development in American design in the middle years of the 50's through the early 60's inspired this development in my studio. I'm captivated withfurniture designed for spaces then, intended to function as graphic design elements in the space of modern homes and offices. Creative, open and spatial living was cool, and everyone wanted it. Then ommerical print artists and directors shaped media with Look and LIFE Magazine a standard fixture on occassional tables and stands. I wanted live the sleek fashion and foppy hats worn by cognoscenti in these photographs lounging in perfect homes, drinking perfect ice tea and cocktails, always with party favors. However, it's the music of this period that shaped my childhood. More than anything, the spirit of this American phenomenon for myself and a great many others was music and the the birth of cool. Think spirals with flat lines paired with an cocktail party complete with bacon wrap-arounds, Lobster Newburg spread, deviled ham with cheese dip and Chex Mix.



Sunset in the Jade Sea
36"H x 24"W
Oil on Panel



Joy Delight
36" H X 24" W
Oil on Panel



100 Watt Smile
36" x 24" W
Oil on Panel


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