Allan Gorman, a featured artist in the exhibition, discussed with us his iPad paintings, which are of the simple medium "finger on iPad." This type of work, which he calls a “fluke” because it was not his initial intended use for his iPad, typifies the convergence of painting tradition with the cutting edge lifestyle of even the hippest among us.
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| "Vertigo" courtesy of allangorman.com |
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| "Ramps to Nowhere Special" courtesy of allangorman.com |
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| "Trucks in the Gap" courtesy of allangorman.com |
The impulsiveness of these one-off pieces perfectly suits Gorman’s perspective on art. He says, "If you try to figure it out, then it becomes intellectual. And to me, it becomes mechanical when it’s intellectual.”
As an artist who has only been displaying his work
for the last 3 years, his success is inspiring. Finally, his parting words on art may transform your way of thinking. You don’t have to like it, but they may just change you:
“The thing about art itself is if it moves you in some way and it becomes meaningful in some way, then I would define it as successful in some way. You don’t have to like it, but if it touches you, then it’s art.”
See the following painting by Gorman at the Bowery Gallery tomorrow through August 24, and also look for Gorman’s most current project, “a series of large paintings that use the truck as a design element” in the future.
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| "Arlington Bridge Tower" (2009) courtesy of allangorman.com |
I've always known that Allan (in his advertising role) was "cutting edge" and it doesn't surprise me in the least that his art is as brilliant as it is hip.
ReplyDeleteAG is a super talent! Keep up the great, inspiring work. AM
ReplyDeleteThis stuff moves me in a big way!
ReplyDeleteI've had the priviledge of seeing Allan's new pieces IN PERSON...and they are really wonderful!
ReplyDeleteMore than hip, this is hep!
ReplyDeleteThe i-pad work is superb. I love it!
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Allan has the enviable ability to see life as a kid in bright colors, excitement and joy of life. He combines that with the ability to talk passionately with adults, either one on one, in paintings or in mass media advertising. I'm a fan of his work.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of when we used to peel the polaroids back and play with the emulsion. Go Allan!
ReplyDeleteReally? Awful nice of all of you for your kind remarks and also to Laura for the nice blog post.
ReplyDeleteI never mistake "A Gorman"
ReplyDeleteyour style is distinctive with a simple grace
Very cool! I love 'Arlington Bridge Tower'
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