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The shadows and shades of the most eminent members of our culture.
The Crossing [available]
The shadows of William Seward Burroughs II and Benecio Monseratte Rafael del Toro Sánchez intersected and overlapping.
Drypoint engraving. One edition of 5 prints. 4 x 6 inches.
2017.
The Black Shadow [coming soon]
The shadow of Cherilyn “Cher” Sarkisian. The linguistic idea formed from the memorable Coil lyric from a live set: “Beware, beware the black shadow of Cher.” The surface is layered alternately in transparent glazes of black and white, with each layer dry between applications.
Oil on canvas. 73 x 55 inches.
2017-2019.
The Violent Shade [coming soon]
Scarlett Johansson’s shadow, bruise-colored and left in a corner.
Oil on canvas. 71 x 47 inches. 2017-2019.
The Black Shadow - Study
The shadow of Cherilyn “Cher” Sarkisian. The linguistic idea formed from the memorable Coil lyric from a live set: “Beware, beware the black shadow of Cher.” White chalk applied in fairly strict horizontal lines on black paper.
Chalk pastel on paper. 25 x 19 inches. 2017.
The Violent Shade - Study
Scarlett Johansson’s shadow, bruise-colored and left in a corner.
Chalk pastel on paper. 25 x 19 inches. 2017.
Singularity - Study
The small and lone shadow of Deborah (Debbie) Ann “Blondie” Harry compressed against a wall.
Conte and chalk on paper. 25 x 19 inches. 2017.
Bound to a Wall - Study
Kevin Spacey Fowler’s shadow sitting stretched in the spotlight.
Chalk pastel on paper. 19 x 25 inches. 2017.