Progess - Lure, Void, and Ravage Me.

Progress

With the help of never ending flow of coffee, I have finally brought all pieces to the same level of completion. With two more weeks of working on these pieces, I will be tightening and refining the edges of each shape and color. Spending about 10 straight hours on "Ravage Me" recently, the color pallets of each painting has been finalized and perfected. Now the cleaning up and refining beings. After the completion of theses three paintings, I will start the next large paintings of the series after a brief week vacation in Tennessee.  My body of work Manifest is almost a quarter of the way done.

Gabriel Dawe exhibition: "Light Paradox"

Feb. 18 – Apr. 11, 2013 Gutstein Gallery | 201 E. Broughton St., Savannah, Ga.

 

Artist Gabriel Dawe constructs intricate, site-specific sculptural installations of thread that produce stunning visual effects and gossamer rays of spectral color. For SCAD's Gutstein Gallery, Mexico-city born Dawe creates a dynamic and immersive environment in which visitors engage with interplays of light, material and architectural space in what the artist terms 'drawings in space.'

Inspired by vibrant Mexican textiles and embroidery, Dawe's reinterpretation of those traditional forms will create a breathtaking new experience of the gallery space. The historical significance of this space as a site of luncheon counter sit-ins during the civil rights movement gives special meaning to this installation. Dawe says, "The two structures of thread in appearance are of different color, but what gives it a powerful message is the fact that those colors combined form the full color spectrum, and both factions are an intrinsic part of the whole. The two structures are separate, but the potential for unification is present within them - perhaps not physically, but, rather, metaphorically - just as it is within us when we come together as fellow human beings and realize that despite our differences we are still part of the whole."

Presented as part of the 2013 deFINE ART program

Reception : Feb. 19, 6:30-8 p.m., as part of the deFINE ART gallery hop

Gallery hours :

• Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.
• Sunday, closed

The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public. 

Process Update - Lure, Void, Ravage Me

Quote

"There hasn't been any art yet. Art is just beginning" - Constantine Brâncus

The Masters

The Masters

2013

Acrylic on panel

(5) 8" x 6"

©hayden john phelps

The Bitch

The Bitch
2013
Acrylic on Canvas
21.25" x 17.25"

© hayden john phelps

"Lure" - Progress

Put the first coat of color on Lure today. 

All the paintings have a rough first coat of paint. Will be tightening and brighting up them from here on out. Many more coats of paint to come. 

Manifest - "Void" "Lure"" "Ravage Me"

                                "Void"                                     "Lure""                        "Ravage Me"

Currently working on Void, Lure, and Ravage Me. All three are at different stages of the painting process. Half way done on Void.

Blast from the photography past!

I never look back on my work, but I have had these two digital photographs on my mind for a while. These two are from my "flirt" series and are my personal favorites. 

flirt - fish

2011

Dimensions Variable

© hayden john phelps

flirt - self-portrait 

2011

Dimensions Variable

© hayden john phelps

Void - Manifest - Progress

Currently working on my piece Void, which is about half way done. This will be another painting as part of my new body of work Manifest.

Keep checking back for updates.

FRAMED - Native 2012

Just came back from the framers and picked up my piece Native. Getting ready to ship it out for a show in two weeks in Kentucky. Woot!

define art 2013 - Savannah, GA

check ou the website for all the events and interesting shows that will be during the define art festival.

 http://defineart.scad.edu/

Picasso's Genius Revealed: He Used Common House Paint

Fell in love with Picasso's painting "The Red Armchair" at the Art Institute of Chicago, and I am excited to hear them discover more of the secrets behind it.

http://news.yahoo.com/picassos-genius-revealed-used-common-house-paint-155124899.html

Picasso Fetches $44.8 Million at Auction

I think it is always fascinating the worth and price of paintings. I personally hate putting a price on work, but then again we as artists must make a living. Check out Picasso's piece that just sold for $44.8 million.

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/06/picasso-fetches-44-8-million-at-auction/?ref=design

New American Painting Blog

Check out the New American Painting Blog for insight into some of the most influential and intriguing artists of today. Always filled with great articles!!

http://newamericanpaintings.wordpress.com/

ARTHUR PEÑA AT RE GALLERY + STUDIO

Check out this article on Arthur Peña I found on the New American Painting's blog. This is the first time hearing of this artist and I find his use of mixed media to be refreshing. His focus on "working class" space is an interesting mix between architectural elements and the traditional methods of painting. Check it out!

http://newamericanpaintings.wordpress.com/2013/02/07/arthur-pena-at-re-gallery-studio/

Britt Spencer Blog

Check out Britt Spencer's blog. I have been collecting some of his work over the past two years and he is one of my biggest influences.

http://thedagnabit.squarespace.com/blog/

"Exaltation"

"Exaltation" is coming along. Took a short break from her to work on some other studies but will be up close and personal with her tomorrow. Paint will be flying!