George Condo is BIG but
why?
Not sure what I think of his work. Wish I could see it in the real and get a better sense of it's impact aesthetically and technically. I felt this when I saw Jackson Pollock's painting for the first time in a museum. The size and grandeur and beauty can't possibly be shared in an image in a book or magazine. It did give me an different understanding and appreciation of why his work had such an impact. Talking about Jackson Pollock, check this out Bill Proposed to Force Sale of University of Iowa's Pollock Painting
back in my little corner of the world
Nancy (and her dear husband Steven) & I took mr.plato to the Ohio Craft Museum in Columbus. More about here if you're interested.
Comments
Nancy,
feeling cranky after looking at this.
I'm in agreement with Jerry-too glib and easy. Overated. A mash-up of Francis Bacon, Phillip Guston and the 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' group.
But as you pointed out; it's really impossible to get an accurate 'read' on a painting without seeing it in person.
I think it's really wonderful that it's balanced with the Benglis...I'm still a big fan.
:-)
Treena