Wednesday, December 8, 2010

joan snyder


My Life, 1996, oil, straw, velvet, silk and plastic grapes on linen, 48 x 54, And Always Searching For Beauty, 2001, oil, acrylic, paper mache,herbs on linen, 78 x 102, High On Pink, 2004, oil, acrylic, herbs, wood & cloth on panel, 44 x 50

i'm going to be completely honest and say i was never a big fan, but after looking at the work many times over the years, i can now say--i get it, i love it, it totally speaks to me...see more here.

4 comments:

  1. you almost need to see it in the flesh and then-wow! they're so big and beautiful and messy. i love her mix of materials: straw, herbs silk, and...glitter and plastic grapes!

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  2. I just bought a book on her work yesterday! I can't wait to pour over the pages.

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  3. Perhaps that indicates a shift in your own work

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  4. thanks for your comments! lisa, i think you're right, that definitely has something to do with it.

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