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ChrisS New user Cohoes, NY 56 Posts |
Anyone interested in things with an outsider edge to them should check out the work of Matt Sesow at http://www.sesow.com. Be sure to check out his bio. I met Matt at an opening for an exhibit of artists with disabilities and was very impressed. I have been familiar with his work but never met him before; he is a great young guy with a tremendous talent and he works his a** off!
Take a look; he is extremely good at what he does! |
irossall Special user Snohomish, Washington 529 Posts |
His style is kind of a blend of Picasso and Van Gogh. Very interesting but a bit on the dark side.
Thanks for the link. Iven
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Reis O'Brien Inner circle Seattle, WA 2467 Posts |
Hmmmmm.....
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ChrisS New user Cohoes, NY 56 Posts |
Yes Ivan, it is dark but extremely powerful. In person he is a very affable guy but he really knows how to rattle you with his art. Definitely someone to keep an eye on...
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Reis O'Brien Inner circle Seattle, WA 2467 Posts |
ChrisS, I'm not trying to be a jerk here, but are you being serious with this stuff? Or are you pulling our leg a little? Just wondering.
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ChrisS New user Cohoes, NY 56 Posts |
Nope, I'm serious, Firedice! Remember, this is "outsider art"; very raw, emotional, visceral and definitely outside the norm. This kind of art takes some getting used to, and is definitely not for everyone. You look at it from a point of view of color, energy, and emotion. I don't know if you checked Matt's bio; he was hit by a landing airplane and the doctors saved the arm but he lost his dominant hand - calling that a major life experience is a serious understatement.
Like I said, this stuff isn't for everyone (heck, my degree is in art and I don't do this style work!) and it's no reflection on anyone if they don't like it. I just wanted people to have the opportunity to see what good outsider art was about. ... who knows; it might appeal to the bizarre magic people - some of it might even trigger some inspiration. Best, Chris |
jonesc2ii Loyal user Oxford, England 235 Posts |
Thanks for the link. Not my style of thing but I'll give it a more detailed viewing when I have more time.
www.ixyl.co.uk/forums - for when you fancy a debate or a quiet chat.
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Jonathan Townsend Eternal Order Ossining, NY 27297 Posts |
There was a CD titled 1: Outside by David Bowie back in 1995. The writing process and artistic vision was inspired by 'outsider art'.
Ultimately what matters is if/how a work speaks to you. Whether from the art gallery, the museum or your neighbor's studio.
...to all the coins I've dropped here
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ChrisS New user Cohoes, NY 56 Posts |
Well said, Jonathan...
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Reis O'Brien Inner circle Seattle, WA 2467 Posts |
My degree is in art too, and I admit, my taste in art is pretty weird. But I just didn't see it with this guy. Maybe it's just me. Thanks for pointing out his bio to me, though. That sheds some light on it.
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ChrisS New user Cohoes, NY 56 Posts |
Hey, Firedice; it's the differences in opinion that make the horserace - not everything "speaks" to everybody(myself included!).
Chris |
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