Thanks.
:Eric.
The DEBATE composition is painted on a "masonite board". I'm not sure how long the base will last. Maybe the glue in the board will end up disintegrating in a few hundred years; turning to fine piney dust, as the Mona Lisa sails on and every Morrisseau, not on canvas, turns to dust, also. Painting on Masonite, might be like painting on tar-filled birchbark; it might be like painting on acid-filled Kraft paper, turning brown in the fresh air.
The Crane figure that appears in this composition is not the same figure that appears in the "Crane PowWow Dancer" painting. That piece is part of an upcoming show at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery, "Celebrating The Creators". April 3 - May 23, 2010. Opening reception: April 9, 7:30 pm.
I will probably be there for the opening.
As the young Crane Shaman dances, his turtle rattle resonates with the land and scores him points. The HummingMallard collects nectar, obliviously. One of the Crane's bells falls, ominously.
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DEBATE
It is an ongoing arguement, older than the land. Crane and Corvid engage again; over the skies of my homeland.
Their discourse has has carved the soil and bedrock of my roots.
Technology arrives.
Iron, light and water flow; carbon tides and code salad.
"As long as the sun shall shine, the slither flow and carpets spread."
Your memes are true believers...
As old battles wage and the future looms, a third person is called-for. I will keep that in mind, whenever I start tossin' paint at this piece, again.
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DEBATE; acrylic on masonite_Jan.-March 2010
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The DEBATE video is similiar in format, to this "Chinaski of RedLake, Ontario" vid. Chinaski of Red Lake; previously posted, here.
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4 comments:
Hokahey my indian brother! Your page seems much faster with the new format. I'm liking the debate painting a lot. Don't fuck with it too much more. Maybe you need some sort of guardian with the authority to take paintings away from you once and a while.
I like the evolution. Just wondering if the material that you use, takes away from the art? Do people de-value an art piece based on its material? Just wondering. I know art is suppose to be enjoyed for what it is and not for what it is made of.
Just watched the evolution of the DEBATE with Alex....commented how much your pieces can change..or "evolve", I'm just so dang proud of you(tear...a moment...ok, I'm good)...Ok Serious....just so proud of you....so like the new format btw!!!
Alex and Shawna :)
thank you
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