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Published: 2009-10-25 11:22:27 +0000 UTC; Views: 6236; Favourites: 139; Downloads: 0
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Oilpainting, 50-27cm ,2009Related content
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i admire this piece for a number of reasons.
compared to the other works in ton haring's impressive gallery, this one stands out as one of his more unrestrained works.
seemingly belched directly out of his subconscious, the fluid and warped imagery seems to have been, through the initial sketching of it, quickly drawn in some sort of feverish half-trance.
what really breathes life into it is ton's masterful use of his medium in applying color and creating depth and texture.
thus he takes what seems to be a warped (and maybe even slightly incoherent) feverdream of some sort and sets forth to understand it, breathing life and depth into each little detail. not a single inch of it treated as insignificant or inconsequential.
the painting itself is gorgeous, but the act of him painting such a creation, i find, to be just a fascinating in this hauntingly gorgeous work which appears to depict unease, subtle horror, and beauty in observing forces beyond one's control.
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A unique concept, wonderfully executed. Balance of the composition is pleasing, and the colouring feels "right" in every regard. The cyans and aquas in the upper portion of the painting harmonize quite nicely with the ambers and golds in the lower half. Surfaces are smooth, and the degree of realism is in fitting with the subject.
The lines draw us to the tortued face, and the arm reaches out, attempting to breach the tortuous cycle (and circle) of life - but the cycle always returns us to ourselves, for better or worse. I've no idea if this was your original intent, but in any case it's a brilliant metaphor.
I have nothing negative to say, Ton. It's a fine piece.
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Very kind of you to write this critique.
I am humbled.
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grin ... i have a collection of eyeballs in a jar
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Thanks Deborah!
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2009? Don't know how I missed it, absurbly brilliant!
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Always a pleasure, Ton!
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beautiful, unique piece, flawless surrealism! Perfect flowing, dreamy feel, etc. I could go on and on. Truly a pleasant sight for any indulging surreal mind. Bravo!
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We cannot know all of ourselves; we need others to explore and define us objectively, and then their findings are disappointing, even disgusting and sometimes wrong; we constantly think from our own perspective consciously and unconsciously, our mind's eye looking inwardly but with bias, and the more we increase the power of the microscope the more disappointed and disgusted we become by what is revealed.
Well done!
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Thank alot for your thought on this work
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You have a rare high quality in surrealism I enjoy my friend!
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My favourite probably. The colors are so raw and beautiful. I love the nose poking out on the right side.
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i agree with all...and congrats withn this piece for the show...see you there in spirit
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i like this alot althu i must say the first thing that came to mind was dali! but that doesnt take away from the skill
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Wonderful flow and details, love the melting in the lower right hand corner!
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Oh MY GOD.. this is great, it looks like an LSD trip to me.. great job Ton
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Excellent, nice composition, details and effects !!!
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Thanks alot Bernard!
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This is just awesome! You are very creative and talented!
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Thank you for the kind words.
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Love the sinister atmosphere created in this piece - brilliant
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