Considering Cubism

As I'm sitting here reading and journaling -- revisiting cubism for a project I'm working on -- I am reminded of the influence of science and particularly of the mathematical sciences on art. In Arthur Millers recent book he remarks that "Mathematicians, philosophers and physicists at the beginning of the 20th century were recognising that many absolute truths were convenient caricatures of a universe that might be far stranger, far further from common sense than anyone thought ." It was from such notions of relativism offered by their mathematician contemporaries that Pablo Picasso and George Braque (the leaders of the cubist movement) developed their artistic creativity.

I think Jonathan Jones of the Tate Gallery in London sumed it up nicely when he said, "Cubism is like a maths exam at the gateway to modern art. The paintings are uniquely unyielding... Paradoxically, cubism is difficult not because it is abstract but because it is descriptive." While trying to edit my own creative output, I'm finding in this statement great food for thought!!!!

Rye Harbor Buoy

2009, 7" x 5", oil on maple board

I thought I'd bring a little bit of summer to this winter holiday week... This painting is based on sketches I made last summer during a walk in Rye Harbor, NH.

Dallas show was well received

Blog response to my Dallas show

Morning Marsh

Oil on board, 6" x 8"

(Rye, NH)

Haymarket

Haymarket, oil on board, 8" x 6"

In downtown Boston the Haymarket is an institution. It was a frequent Saturday morning destination while I lived in the Italian quarter.

The Tourist

SOLD

BmoreArt: JE NE SAIS QUOI at Sub-Basement Artist Studios

If you happen to be in the Dallas area this weekend, come on down to Deep Ellum.  The artists of the Continental Gin Building are opening their studios to the public. Ride the new Dart to see some great art.

I will be previewing many new paintings and the first three paintings of the new series I'm working on called "Contemplating the modern environment ' survey of the past."  Check my website for more event info http://www.andreaguay.com/ 

Just FYI, this link will take you to some fun pictures from the last show I was in this spring in Baltimore, MD.
BmoreArt: JE NE SAIS QUOI at Sub-Basement Artist Studios