Things to consider when creating large-scale works...
How am I going to move this painting once it is finished?
Who has a wall large enough to display it, not to mention the funds to acquire it?
What was I thinking..??
Now that this scale has been achieved, it's on to bigger projects!
Will we ever learn?
The full title of this original piece by David Heskin is "Merciful Dawn and the Release of Captured Light", a 77x77" oil painting on a custom 11-sided canvas built by the artist.
Originally unveiled at the "Subvert the Dominant Parallelogram" exhibition at Luminous Flux Gallery in 2017
http://davidheskin.com/subvert-the-dominant-parallelogram/
Great piece David!
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Thank you, maestro! Nice to be following your new works as well!
Hope to cross paths in person again soon!
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Yeah that would be cool....soon hopefull 😉
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Happy to have your art gracing our lives from your last visit to the states!
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waw, very stunning ethereal painting!
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This piece took many, many years to bring to completion! Thank you for sharing your enjoyment!
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I assume it is meant to sit on the floor, looking at the base of it. It must weigh a bit with that frame. It still surprises me how you manage to stretch the canvas over those odd shaped frames.
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Indeed, it is meant to sit on its base..probably weighs 150lbs. altogether, and fortunately is weighted toward the back just the slightest bit. Fortunately I made the frame so that it can be disassembled in 4 big pieces.
Thanks for appreciating the impossible canvas shape, there was a bit of engineering there ;)
More to come!
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You do seem to have the craftsman's skills.
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Yet again, one of those things that takes time away from the act of painting..always wondering what the best use of my time is..
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I too on occasions frame my own paintings, although, I keep them extremely plain and simple, yet, that still requires time. They are all the same style, black with silver, so I save some time, not having to fuss with custom frames. When the artwork then hangs as an exhibition, they all work cohesively together.
Frame does seem to add the finishing touches to an artwork. It goes from being paint smeared on canvas to an artwork of value.
Ah for a reliable team of monkeys to do this work. I do not frame all works because to the time cost final sale price factor. Sometimes the collectors have their own ideas of framing.
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In the midst of making 13 new frames for an upcoming series...
Certain kinds of paintings definitely seem to call for custom framing, while others (particularly standard sized frames) are not so particular..plus you never know what will look good with the patron's sofa. Sometimes best to let them decide!
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The customer is King!
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Really awesome piece. The colors are so intelligently coordinated. I look forward to meeting you!
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