Art
Painting by Artist and Munger Place Resident titled Nolan, Grant Smith
- Item Number
- 118
- Sold
- 350 USD to mc66d6127
- Number of Bids
- 1 - Bid History
Item Description
Nolan Ryan painting by artist and Munger Place Resident, Grant Smith
www.grant9smith.com
About the artist:
As a child most of the male figures in my life spoke about and loved the game of baseball. This became a language and way of communication when other attempts failed. They told me fascinating tales of players far preceding my birth. I was given books focusing on the 19th and early 20th century history of the game. As an adult I was introduced to vanity, racism, addiction, dark humor, depression, spirituality/ mythology, and creation of false heroes. I use early 20th century baseball players to explore these dark subjects and the human condition. I play with the push and pull of frivolity vs. brutality. I want to get back to those simple fantastical tales, blue skies, and fresh green grass.
These paintings place the hero on a pedestal, only to kick it out from under them at the same time. They become ordinary in their misfortune, allowing the viewer a more realistic bond. I like the idea of a hybrid of Norman Rockwell, David Lynch and Franz Kafka.
Artists that I admire include Lucien Freud, Gerhard Richter, Ed Keinholz, and Neo Rauch to name only a few.
Item Special Note
WINNING BIDDER MUST BE ABLE TO PICK UP IN DALLAS, TX.
Donated By:
Grant Smith
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