Detail of a new painting-in-progress. Combining different modes of image-making in the paintings more often now.
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Studio journal: October, 2010
Studio journal, October 2010
Process control patches from various packages.
For some reason, I went through a period of collecting these color blocks and taping them in my sketchbooks. I find them quite interesting as little pieces of art, I guess. I also like that they impart something about the making of the packaging, and by extension, tell us something about the marketing of the products within that packaging through the use of specific combinations if the CMYK color palette.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Aesthetics 6250 A.U.
I'm very happy to announce that my work is featured in the latest edition of Aesthetics 6250 A.U. art magazine. This issue also features the fine work of Philadelphia-based photographer, Iman Jones.
Here's a link for the digital version:http://pyakule.com/aestheticsmagazine/exemplumvirtutisinvite.html
Thursday, March 13, 2014
'Abstraction Today' press coverage
Pictured here is myself on the left, in front of my paintings at the Downtown Gallery, the venue for "Abstraction Today" (curated by Bridgette Mayer), which also featured Neil Anderson, Charles Burwell, Nathan Pankratz, and Rebecca Rutstein. Next to me is Samek Gallery Director Richard Rinehart and Greg Stuart, Bucknell's public programs outreach manager.
Below is a closer view of the text:
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Monday, March 10, 2014
Openings and closings
OPENINGS
Neil Anderson, "Earth Songs: Architecture of the Plane", installation view at the Bridgette Mayer Gallery
Neil Anderson, "Earth Song No. 2", 2013, oil on linen, 36 x 56 inches
Neil Anderson's show of new paintings "Earth Songs: Architecture of the Plane" opened at the Bridgette Mayer Gallery this past week and continues until April 19, 2014.
Also, two painters who have previously shown at the Bridgette Mayer Gallery have shows in Philadelphia this month:
Allen Bentley, "Pull Close", 2013, oil on canvas, 24 x 24 inches
Allen Bentley's exhibition of new paintings is on view at F.A.N. Gallery in Old City is on view until March 29, 2014
Keith Crowley, "Effulgent Pause", oil on aluminum panel, 48 x 72 inches
Keith Crowley's "Unseen", a show of new paintings is at Tiger Strikes Asteroid until
March 30, 2014
CLOSING SOON!
Juri Kim
"Symphony In Red", 2013, acrylic on canvas, 76" x 102"
Spencer & Imler
"The Dexter Side 11", assembled painting on paper, 24" x 24"
This is the last week to catch a great duo show at the LGTripp Gallery. Juri Kim's "The Harmony of Chaos" and Spencer & Imler's "Assembled Paintings on Paper" close on Saturday, March 15th.
*All images courtesy of the respective galleries and artists*
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Scenes from "Abstraction Today" panel discussion...
Neil Anderson and Nathan Pankratz
My works in the show
Neil and Nathan with Neil's wife, Connie
Rebecca Rutstein in front of "In White"
Neil Anderson's paintings
Nathan Pankratz's "Registration Painting I"
Crowd arriving for the panel discussion
Outside
Scenes from Tuesday's "Abstraction Today" panel discussion and reception at Bucknell University's Downtown Gallery in Lewisburg, PA. I was there with Neil Anderson, Nathan Pankratz and Rebecca Rutstein to discuss our work and take questions.
The event was very well-attended and there were some great questions from the audience. It was also nice to learn some things about my panel mate's work and processes that I had not been aware of previously. Between the panel discussion and car ride there and back, I think I talked more about art with other people than I have in the past year, since my time in the studio is spent talking to myself and at the work in an effort to figure out what the hell is going on with it. It's nice to have real-time confirmation once in a while that I'm really not the only crazy one out there with the same thoughts, hahaha!
Friday, February 21, 2014
Way back machine-2008
Self portrait in my studio-2008
It’s interesting to look back at images of older work that I may have forgotten about and seeing the precedents for some of the things that I’m doing now. I usually have two, maybe three different on-going projects happening at once. Some get started one year and I’ll pick up on those themes again sometime down the road. Other things get more regular attention, and still more I drop altogether.
It’s all changing all of the time. It isn’t a “there” that I’m after, it would be no point in my making art if there was. Largely, it’s the experience, and trying to make some kind of sense of that experience visually. By experience, I mean the journeys involved in making art, the concurrent concerns of life and the questions raised by all of it.
Life + art=why(?) + what if(?)
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Studio happenings Jan.-Feb., 2014
Random shots of finished pieces and works in progress
I haven't posted much about what's been going on in the studio lately because I've only recently begun to return to a fairly regular schedule. In November, December and January I was tied up with a big transition at my job, plus holiday things and *POOF* went studio time. I'm back in there now and working out some new ideas. Taking different paths with doors opened from the big studio push of last year, when I was getting ready for my September show at Bridgette Mayer Gallery.
Trying to figure out how to use the lessons learned from a recent and intense period of creativity can be difficult, especially after a period of being inactive in the studio. Initially, I was annoyed with not being able to continue through the end of the year with new work. However, in retrospect, that time away was actually good. I go through similar mental hijinks whenever my studio time is interrupted: initial annoyance gives way to, "Hey, I really needed that break". I tend to have complete tunnel-vision when it comes to time with my creative pursuits. Being forced to take time away makes me irritable and cranky at first, followed by a nagging resignation and eventually reluctant acceptance.
The good that came out of this latest hiatus is that I got some reading done, saw a couple of shows, caught up with a few people and had some time to think about what I wanted to do next in the studio. I don't think too hard about what projects I want to pursue too much because, once I start working, those things can change at the first mark I make. However, a specific idea has been at the back of my mind for a while, so I think that I'll give it some real attention and see how things work out by the end of the year. I'm also going to continue exploring aspects of digital manipulation of my photographs paired with words and phrases that I find interesting. If you scroll down the page, you'll find some of these that I've already done.
Also, if you're into it, follow me on Instagram for daily photographic updates: timmcfarlaneart
Saturday, February 08, 2014
Monday, February 03, 2014
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Need to freshen up your artist statement?
"Writing Your Artist Statement and Bio" with Susan Kobin Schear at The Center For Emerging Visual Artists.
Thursday, February, 27, 2014 at 5:30pm
Location: 237 South 18th Street, Suite 3A (inside The Barclay), Philadelphia, PA
$12
($10.00 for CFEVA, POST and Inliquid artists)
Writing Your Artist Statement and Bio
Thursday, February, 27, 2014 at 5:30pm
Location: 237 South 18th Street, Suite 3A (inside The Barclay), Philadelphia, PA
$12
($10.00 for CFEVA, POST and Inliquid artists)
Writing Your Artist Statement and Bio
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Cleaning house, er, studio...
I spent yesterday rearranging and de-cluttering my studio. I do this at least once a year in order to make the most of the space and to help me move into a new body of work. It started out with me just wanting to move the couch from one place to another, but you move one thing and then ten other things need attention, as well. Along the way, I found things and situations under and behind shelves that gave rise to some deep, artistic questions and comments like:
-"What the f%$k is this?"
-"When did I do that?"
-"Why do I even have this?"
-"What possessed me to buy this?"
-"No one's ever going to see this..."
-"...nor that..."
Well, now I have some stretchers freed up for new paintings and a big recycling/trash day coming up next week.
-"What the f%$k is this?"
-"When did I do that?"
-"Why do I even have this?"
-"What possessed me to buy this?"
-"No one's ever going to see this..."
-"...nor that..."
Well, now I have some stretchers freed up for new paintings and a big recycling/trash day coming up next week.
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Monday, January 13, 2014
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Introductions...
Have you met me yet?
I'm delighted that artist and blogger Stephen B. Macinnis has featured my work on his art blog "Painter's Progress" as part of his "Have you met...?" series. See my "introduction" here and see features on other artists here.
My thanks to Stephen for asking me to participate in his series.
I'm delighted that artist and blogger Stephen B. Macinnis has featured my work on his art blog "Painter's Progress" as part of his "Have you met...?" series. See my "introduction" here and see features on other artists here.
My thanks to Stephen for asking me to participate in his series.
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