New Paintings
Bridging Cultures
The American mythology surrounding western expansion during the 19th century in the United States continues to influence our present day society. That eras “radical individual” is broadly revered as someone who can defend themselves & get things done. They are depicted as someone who will take what they want behind the barrel of a gun if necessary. These themes are continuously reinforced through the Western film genre. Depictions of settlers moving West doing whatever needs to be done to protect their family, homestead, or town. Out of these stories the legend of the Noble Gunslinger arose. The Noble Gunslinger remains an essential seductive American fantasy regardless of ones background or political leaning.
The majority of my new paintings are part of my body of work called Bridging Cultures. They explores these American myths. The compositions employ the use of common Western imagery that is appealing to most Americans. They are created using the modern applications of spray paint & stencils. By merging the old & the new I hope my work appeals to both traditional & modern art lovers. I hope they are a bridge to new conversations about art & the current American cultural experiment.
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Cowboy Portrait #1
36" by 36" On Canvas 2018
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Cowboy Portrait #2
36" by 36" On Canvas 2018
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Cowboy Portrait #3
36" by 36" On Canvas 2018
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Cowboy Portrait #4
24" by 24" On Canvas 2018
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Cowboy Portrait #5
24" by 24" On Canvas 2018
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Cowboy Protrait #6
24" by 24" On Canvas 2018
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Cowboy Protrait #7
24" by 24" On Canvas 2018
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Two Cowboys
48" by 36" On Canvas 2018
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Cowgirl #6
60" by 48" On Canvas 2018
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Cowgirl #2
48" by 48" On Canvas 2018
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Cowgirl #4
48" by 48" On Canvas 2018
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Cowgirl #3
48" by 48" On Canvas 2018
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Cowgirl #5
48" by 48" On Canvas 2018
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Cowboy #5
48" by 48" On Canvas 2018
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Cowboy #3
48" by 48" On Canvas 2018
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Cowboy #4
48" by 48" On Canvas 2018
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Revolvers
60" by 48" On Canvas 2018
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Revolver #2
48" by 30" on canvas 2018
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Revolver #1
48" by 30" on canvas 2018
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4 Revolvers
30" by 48" on canvas 2018
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Calf Ropping Cowboy
48" by 48" On Canvas 2018
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Bull Rider #2
48" by 48" On Canvas 2018
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Rearing Cowgirl
48" by 48" On Canvas 2018
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Bucking Bronco
48" by 48" On Canvas 2018
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Barrel Racer
48" by 48" On Canvas 2018
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Bull Rider #1
30" by 48" On Canvas 2018
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Cowgirl Ghost
48" by 48" On Canvas 2017
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Cowboy Ghost #1
48" by 48" On Canvas 2017
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Cowboy Ghost #2
48" by 48" On Canvas 2017
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Cowboy Ghosts Together
48" by 48" On Canvas 2017
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Ghost Horse #2
60" by 48" On canvas 2017
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Ghost Horse #1
60" by 48" On canvas 2017
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Tall Ship #1
36" by 36" On canvas 2018
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Tall Ship #2
36" by 36" On canvas 2018
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Tall Ship #3
36" by 36" On canvas 2018
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Tall Ship #4
36" by 36" On canvas 2018
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Tall Ship #5
36" by 36" On canvas 2018
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Layered Flowers #1
24" by 24" On Canvas 2018
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Layered Flowers #2
24" by 24" On Canvas 2018
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Layered Flowers #3
24" by 24" On Canvas 2018
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Layered Flowers #4
24" by 24" On Canvas 2018
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Layered Flowers #5
24" by 24" On Canvas 2018
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Layered Flowers #6
24" by 24" On Canvas 2018
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Watching #1
12" by 12" On Canvas 2018
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Watching #2
12" by 12" On Canvas 2018
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Watching #3
12" by 12" On Canvas 2018
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Watching #4
12" by 12" On Canvas 2018
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Veda 2018
48" by 48" On Canvas 2018
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Self Portrait 2018
48" by 48" On Canvas 2018
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Veda 2017
60" by 48" On Canvas 2017
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Self Portrait 2017
60" by 48" On Canvas 2017
