Andrew Myers
Facundo
24 x 24 inches (framed 26 x 26 inches)
SOLD
In this deconstruction series, Andrew uses screws, oil paint, and phone book pages to depict portraits that emphasize the interplay and contrast between light and shadow. Despite being ethereal in nature, Andrew is fascinated by the power of shadows to create the appearance of form. At first glance, it may not be clear if the “shadows” in these pieces are created from paint or actual shadows cast by the screws. Only close inspection reveals which is which.
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This piece is by Andrew Myers.
The video was created by Cantor Fine Art a Los Angeles Art Gallery.
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Year: 2012
Size: 24in W x 24in H x 3in D
Condition: Excellent
Assemblages: Over 2,000 individually painted screws, oil, acrylic, ink, newsprint collage on wood
Facundo is part of Andrew's shadow series. It is about light and voids. Everything that was in the shadows became a void, and no screws or color are present. Only the things in light would take on a form and color. The idea being that when we look towards the light we can find ourselves and build. Sometimes it is tempting to stay in the dark, but you won't find anything there.
One night Andrew's roommate told him that he couldn't include everyone in his art. In typical Andrew fashion, he saw an obstacle or challenge as an opportunity to do something conceptual and beautiful. So he covered the whole background of the piece with pages from the phone book. A literal list of everyone. Beyond winning the bet, it also happened to be a beautiful and graphic solution.
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