There was a show at the David Lewis Gallery that my husband and I recently went to, which absolutely stunned me. It was one of those exhibits that takes your breath away. A solo show by the artist Thornton Dial. I walked in with no expectations and left profoundly moved. It was a visceral response to a work that brought me to tears. The jarring juxtaposition of discarded carpeting, remnants of fabric staple gunned down and then painted over with house paint and spray paint was exhilarating to see. There’s a rawness to the work, an immediacy, and yet the pain, the tragedy of life, the turmoil as well as the joy and beauty are all invoked.
This piece is in the entrance and the last thing you see before leaving.
If you’re interested in learning more about this amazing artist, you can watch The Art of Thornton Dial.
Thank you for introducing me and others to Thornton Dial! His work is so magnificent as is the way he is. “Art is just art.”
I have loved finding him, an amazing artist.
I’m so glad I took the time to watch this! Great perspective.
Thanks Ariane for the info on this magnificent artist! ♥️♥️♥️
Teresita González de Cosío
> El 14 ene 2021, a la(s) 8:23 a.m., Where Art & Life Meet escribió: > > >
He is wonderful. I’m so happy others think so too. ❤️
Wonderful!
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This will be my treat to look at after I plow through some mundane tasks today, thank you for the intro
An amazing artist and such a wonderful example of expressing oneself through art.