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Artist Statement:
I am a self taught visual
artist, working in oils,
principally in a surrealistic
style, but not limited to any
particular style since I like
to experiment with a variety
of styles, subject matter and
techniques.
The work resists simple
explanation, simply because I
try not to put logic ahead of
first impressions. I, also,
believe invention at the
forefront of creativity.
The work represents a variety
of ideas, especially
contradictory concepts; some
ideas are complimentary; some,
ambiguous.
I leave judgment behind until
a work is deemed complete. I
do not accept a painting
complete, until I have lived
with it for several weeks, or
even months, and at rare
times, years.
I am not trying to create a
"picture"! I am trying to
create a new perspective. I
hope to look at something in a
way it has never been
observed. If it has to be
distorted, if the compositon
has to be radical, if the
color perverse, if the subject
is illogical, that is what I
aim for.
As to the "meaning" of a
painting. That to me is
repulsive. This quest for
"meaning" is an attempt to
make a mystery familiar. What
could be more boring than ...
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Artist Reviews:
Whitney Museum curator,
Barbara Haskell reviewed my
work and found it intriguing,
kept a slide for museums
files.
Stephen Dougherty, editor of
"American Artist" magazine,
submitted my work to the board
of directors and they stated
that they impressed with my
ability as an artist.
Leah Schlossberg, curator of
N....
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Anne Piscina LaBrie
Hi John. Your work is timeless. My sister and I are thrilled to have some of your pieces as is my mother. We were all privelaged to know you. I am glad to see that you are still creating such exquisite art.
Elaine
Hi John
I found your name and wondered if you were a friend from NJ that I had a LONG time ago who owned a head shop in Hoboken and used to make wind chimes out of silverware! We went to the Greenwich Village Arts Festival with your paintings (if you are the same person!) Anyway I enjoyed looking at your work!!
Paul Weiner
I have a painting of your entitled A Floral Affair, purchased ing Greenwich Village in 1966. Do you have any information on this work?
Thanks
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