Monday, July 30, 2012

utopic escapism: A Journey (Eden Series)




 The third and second collages, respectively, of comparable content as the previously posted, which I've changed (barely) as seen below. I'm trying to sit down when I have any length of time and pound out some collage; it's fun. Cheers. x

Above (There's a Bubble in the Sky): 14x17"

Below (Bridge to Nowhere in Particular): 11x14

Farthest Below (It's Quite a Climb to the Blue City): 14x17"







UPDATE: Utopic Escapism turned Journey


 
Minor changes on a couple - here and in Red Umbrella - but I've got three new collages below.

After having made three figures relatively prominent in the first couple pieces, I decided to take it and run with it... The series has become one of their journeys - alone, together, and often alone together. It is a documention of this quest of theirs for escape, tranquility, and happiness. Not all of them have the same path, nor the same level of success. At least that's the case in my mind. :) 
Until next time. Cheers. x

 New collages start here. Now.
 "We Don't Know Where We Are, But I'm Definitely Thirsty" 14x17"
"Cave of Wonder" 11x14" 
 
"Are We Drowning Yet? OR An Island in the Sea" 11x16"


 This, if you're keeping count, is the fifth piece thus far. Smaller dimensions and the first "portrait" orientation. I don't think it is the last, however. Something tells me that as a whole, the series will work better with at least a round dozen. Maybe baker-style. Stay tuned.

UPDATE: The next step.
 The seventh unit in the current utopic-escapist-eden series. 11x14"
"Not an Island, Just a Canyon"
(click photos for enlargements)


 UPDATE: Sept. 6, 2012
Here are a few new pieces I've completed the last two days. Between work, illness, allergies, humidity, work, and a little artistic block, I've not been producing for some time. I'm up to eleven pieces as of right now. The order of the series is evolving as new pieces are created, so I'll update all that when all's said and done. Hope you enjoy!
14x17"

approx. 13x16"

 
11x14"


 "Are We Where Yet? AND I Don't Think So" 17x28"
The Biggest One Yet. Though I have been aiming to keep this Smaller-ish, since they will be many in number. :) And I'm always open to constructive criticisms, if you think of any, I swear. Cheers. x

















Tuesday, July 24, 2012

...a WIP. (2012. Work In Progress.)


Something new I'm working on. A series, maybe, 'cause that's how I seem to work. Sort of utopic escapism as the theme, if you can see it. :) Cheers. x