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2021-01-01
2020-12-31
Digital Collage: An ongoing series of works
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| Unrepealableness Jussanjuan |
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| Rough Sanctuary |
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| Bees Harvesting brown arrows |
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| Obsidian |
2020-12-28
Other Voices: George Strasburger
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| Self Portrait |
But it is not mere sittings he does; you - the viewer - are simultaneously immersed in the scene wherein the person has been observed. They are not formal studio portraits, but people engaged in everyday life; life on the edge, in fact . . . and their are beings as vibrant and alive as one would find them in real life.
To wit:
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“The Called” 2020 36 x 50 oil |
Strasburger tells of himself:
born and raised in a working class neighborhood in Scranton, PA. His first artistic influences were the murals in the Catholic Church he attended as a child, admiring and studying the stories and anatomy.
His work is characterized by a strong observation of humanity, of our physical beauty and our goodness. He works mostly in oils and loves drawing as well. He is influenced strongly by his neighbors and the landscape around him, with a focus on what unites us as aware people.
Strasburger is prolific, with many solo exhibits throughout the Southwest and has won several awards for his work. He currently lives and paints full time in Tucson AZ.
Artist's Statement:
Human nature interests me in how it doesn’t change despite a changing society. My work illustrates our commonality. My work is classical in style, and contemporary in content. A comment I’ve heard by someone in response to seeing my paintings is: “This is me.” Would you like to see more? Contact me with your interest and I’d be happy to share more examples with you.
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“Untitled” 2020 44 x 34 in. oil
These are but two examples. His other works are dynamic as well. Don't take my word for his work. See it for yourself:
https://georgestrasburger.com/
All works in this entry are (c) 2020 / George Strasburger and are presented here as informational only. Reproduction of his work elsewhere should be obtained directly from the artist.
Other ways to contact him:
2020-12-25
2020-12-22
WHAT IS PUBLIC ART?
WHAT IS PUBLIC ART? (from 2004)
Published online in 2004 by the Fairmount Park Art Association
(now known as the Association for Pubic Art - https://www.associationforpublicart.org/)
Public art is not an art “form.” Its size can be huge or small. It can tower fifty feet high or call attention to the paving beneath your feet. Its shape can be abstract or realistic (or both), and it may be cast, carved, built, assembled, or painted. It can be site-specific or stand in contrast to its surroundings. What distinguishes public art is the unique association of how it is made, where it is, and what it means. Public art can express community values, enhance our environment, transform a landscape, heighten our awareness, or question our assumptions. Placed in public sites, this art is there for everyone, a form of collective community expression. Public art is a reflection of how we see the world—the artist’s response to our time and place combined with our own sense of who we are.
Who is the “public” for public art?
In a diverse society, all art cannot appeal to all people, nor should it be expected to do so. Art attracts attention; that is what it is supposed to do. Is it any wonder, then, that public art causes controversy? Varied popular opinion is inevitable, and it is a healthy sign that the public environment is acknowledged rather than ignored. To some degree, every public art project is an interactive process involving artists, architects, design professionals, community residents, civic leaders, politicians, approval agencies, funding agencies, and construction teams. The challenge of this communal process is to enhance rather than limit the artist’s involvement.
What is the “art” of public art?
As our society and its modes of expression evolve, so will our definitions of public art. Materials and methods change to reflect our contemporary culture. The process, guided by professional expertise and public involvement, should seek out the most imaginative and productive affinity between artist and community. Likewise, artists must bring to the work their artistic integrity, creativity, and skill. What is needed is a commitment to invention, boldness, and cooperation—not compromise.
Why public art?
Public art is a part of our public history, part of our evolving culture and our collective memory. It reflects and reveals our society and adds meaning to our cities. As artists respond to our times, they reflect their inner vision to the outside world, and they create a chronicle of our public experience.
Adapted from Public Art in Philadelphia by Penny Balkin Bach (Temple University Press, Philadelphia, 1992).
ASSOCIATIONFORPUBLICART.ORG
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