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I believe that people are made up of simple ideas and systems. When a break down happens the results just tilt things a little but the life continues in a somewhat normal appearing way. Painted over the year of 1998, these watercolors are a bold attempt to change my art into something more substantial. I thought long and hard and finally Alzheimer’s inspired me. It was my goal to use Alzheimer's, as a base threshold to build great works of art upon. Done in conjunction with two grant proposals, Summerfair and the Ohio State Fellowships. It was my intention to do some honest study of what art was and how the principals of science could apply. I chose a older woman so as to eliminate the subject matter from overtaking the primus of the series. Illustrations:
SittingWatercolor on paper, 5" x 7", Completed March 3rd, 1998In the end, sitting is the only thing I could do. I like my bunny.
Hanging LaundryWatercolor, 5” x 7”, Completed August 16th, 1998Outside, hanging the clothes, such a simple idea.
Watercolor, 5” x 7””, Completed August 15th, 1998I am putting it away.
Watercolor on paper, 5” x 7”, Completed August 11th,1998Those plants always need attending. I will just get out there and get to something.
Watercolor on paper, 5” x 7”, Completed August 11th,1998I am having a gay old time with my pots and pans.
With the TV CatWatercolor, 5" x 7", Completed August 18th, 1998Talking with the TV and cat are fine when no one else is around. I believe that people are made up of simple ideas and systems. When a break down happens the results just tilt things a little but the life continues in a somewhat normal appearing way.
Telephone for KittyWatercolor, 5" x 7", Completed August 17th, 1998As Alzheimer's slowly progresses the victim will be found doing strange and different things. Like driving around looking for their bedroom. Or look always for the key to a lock. Here kitty has a phone call, and the Mrs._____ never liked cats!
Me and My Cats Watercolor on paper, 5" x 7", Completed August 10th, 1998 In painting this series of experiments I was looking for a venue to attack the science of art. I was trying to make the manner of the paint application make the subject matter more than it was or even all that it was. As with any research I may be doing something that had been done before.
Dressed for CarnivalWatercolor on paper, 5" x 7", Completed August 11th,1998Something is not the same. I am in clothes I do not recognize.
Watercolor on paper, 5” x 7”, Completed August 12th, 1998One of the 15 small watercolors was done in conjunction with two grant proposals, Summerfair and the Ohio State Fellowships. It was my intention to do some honest study of what art was and how the principals of science could apply. I chose a older woman so as to eliminate the subject matter from overtaking the primus of the series.
Watercolor on paper, 5” x 7”, Completed August 11th,1998
There is this long stretch of land along the pond. I need to keep it clean of leaves and what not.
Watercolor on paper, 5” x 7””, Completed August 14th, 1998I should pick up a box of this. I do not know if I have enough at home.
Mirror LookingWatercolor on paper, 5” x 7”, Completed August 13th, 1998Who is that person in the mirror?
Watercolor on paper, 5" x 7", Completed August 18th, 1998I do not want to be without a tissue, I think I will save it here under my pillow. Some other funny ideas:
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