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iamzero
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Charming Baker "Sweet Nothing" Sotheby's Gallery S2, by iamzero on Mar 31, 2016 18:47:03 GMT 1, Gonna hit this up sometime in May.
Gonna hit this up sometime in May.
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rjf76
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Charming Baker "Sweet Nothing" Sotheby's Gallery S2, by rjf76 on Mar 31, 2016 18:52:48 GMT 1, Yeah, one for the diary!
Yeah, one for the diary!
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Charming Baker "Sweet Nothing" Sotheby's Gallery S2, by Ruggs on Mar 31, 2016 19:30:58 GMT 1, Would love to make this show. Recently saw a lovely very rare 'Half Pint' editon of 6 Jealous had for sale. Bit pricey though.
Would love to make this show. Recently saw a lovely very rare 'Half Pint' editon of 6 Jealous had for sale. Bit pricey though.
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Charming Baker "Sweet Nothing" Sotheby's Gallery S2, by cyberkid on Mar 31, 2016 19:32:48 GMT 1, S|2 is proud to present Sweet Nothing, an exhibition of new work by Charming Baker including paintings and large-scale drawings. Sweet Nothing marks Bakerโs eagerly awaited return to London following a critically acclaimed show in Los Angeles. Often cited as one of the most dynamic artists of his generation, Bakerโs work is defined by a restless imagination, and ranges freely from the everyday to the deeply personal, encouraging the viewer to make their own connections and conclusions. โNothing is only ever one thing. I don't see why I shouldnโt bend, shape or brake an image to alter its original meaning, if only to entertain" says Baker. Bakerโs diverse practice has seen him collaborate with the legendary designer Paul Smith for the V&Aโs Britain Creates exhibition in 2012, and his work can be found in major private collections around the world. Damien Hirst memorably said of Bakerโs work: โItโs hard to say what makes a painting great. Its flatness and its depth, its ease and its complexity, a kind of preciousness thatโs also kind of throwaway, a risk factor. Who gives a damn? Charming Bakerโs paintings are great.โ While the meaning of his works might hover in ambiguity, Baker is an artist rooted in the rural Yorkshire of his childhood, and in the great tradition of British painting. This romantic vision, which references artists such as Constable and Hockney, is coupled with a raw energy that sees Baker cut, drill or even shoot the canvas with a rifle. Through this anarchic spirit, Baker challenges the preciousness of art and our calls into question our preconceived notions on beauty. The exhibition comprises over 20 new works, including paintings and drawings. Baker playfully describes the inspiration behind these works as โSchrรถdingerโs cat, Pavlovโs dog, bitter nostalgia, sex, joy, folly, loss, Don Quixote, tended gardens, gypsum foundations, concrete ideals, loose morals, nature, nurture, sweet nothing...โ.
S|2 is proud to present Sweet Nothing, an exhibition of new work by Charming Baker including paintings and large-scale drawings. Sweet Nothing marks Bakerโs eagerly awaited return to London following a critically acclaimed show in Los Angeles. Often cited as one of the most dynamic artists of his generation, Bakerโs work is defined by a restless imagination, and ranges freely from the everyday to the deeply personal, encouraging the viewer to make their own connections and conclusions. โNothing is only ever one thing. I don't see why I shouldnโt bend, shape or brake an image to alter its original meaning, if only to entertain" says Baker. Bakerโs diverse practice has seen him collaborate with the legendary designer Paul Smith for the V&Aโs Britain Creates exhibition in 2012, and his work can be found in major private collections around the world. Damien Hirst memorably said of Bakerโs work: โItโs hard to say what makes a painting great. Its flatness and its depth, its ease and its complexity, a kind of preciousness thatโs also kind of throwaway, a risk factor. Who gives a damn? Charming Bakerโs paintings are great.โ While the meaning of his works might hover in ambiguity, Baker is an artist rooted in the rural Yorkshire of his childhood, and in the great tradition of British painting. This romantic vision, which references artists such as Constable and Hockney, is coupled with a raw energy that sees Baker cut, drill or even shoot the canvas with a rifle. Through this anarchic spirit, Baker challenges the preciousness of art and our calls into question our preconceived notions on beauty. The exhibition comprises over 20 new works, including paintings and drawings. Baker playfully describes the inspiration behind these works as โSchrรถdingerโs cat, Pavlovโs dog, bitter nostalgia, sex, joy, folly, loss, Don Quixote, tended gardens, gypsum foundations, concrete ideals, loose morals, nature, nurture, sweet nothing...โ.
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Charming Baker "Sweet Nothing" Sotheby's Gallery S2, by skynet on Mar 31, 2016 20:28:44 GMT 1, Great to see Charming Baker release new works. Love the quality and attention to detail of his works as well as the thought provoking positioning of elements/subjects.
Great to see Charming Baker release new works. Love the quality and attention to detail of his works as well as the thought provoking positioning of elements/subjects.
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Charming Baker "Sweet Nothing" Sotheby's Gallery S2, by globalplanb on Mar 31, 2016 22:38:08 GMT 1, S|2 is proud to present Sweet Nothing, an exhibition of new work by Charming Baker including paintings and large-scale drawings. Sweet Nothing marks Bakerโs eagerly awaited return to London following a critically acclaimed show in Los Angeles. Often cited as one of the most dynamic artists of his generation, Bakerโs work is defined by a restless imagination, and ranges freely from the everyday to the deeply personal, encouraging the viewer to make their own connections and conclusions. โNothing is only ever one thing. I don't see why I shouldnโt bend, shape or brake an image to alter its original meaning, if only to entertain" says Baker. Bakerโs diverse practice has seen him collaborate with the legendary designer Paul Smith for the V&Aโs Britain Creates exhibition in 2012, and his work can be found in major private collections around the world. Damien Hirst memorably said of Bakerโs work: โItโs hard to say what makes a painting great. Its flatness and its depth, its ease and its complexity, a kind of preciousness thatโs also kind of throwaway, a risk factor. Who gives a damn? Charming Bakerโs paintings are great.โ While the meaning of his works might hover in ambiguity, Baker is an artist rooted in the rural Yorkshire of his childhood, and in the great tradition of British painting. This romantic vision, which references artists such as Constable and Hockney, is coupled with a raw energy that sees Baker cut, drill or even shoot the canvas with a rifle. Through this anarchic spirit, Baker challenges the preciousness of art and our calls into question our preconceived notions on beauty. The exhibition comprises over 20 new works, including paintings and drawings. Baker playfully describes the inspiration behind these works as โSchrรถdingerโs cat, Pavlovโs dog, bitter nostalgia, sex, joy, folly, loss, Don Quixote, tended gardens, gypsum foundations, concrete ideals, loose morals, nature, nurture, sweet nothing...โ. sweet nothing...when and where Oops no need to answer that as I've just read back through the threads my bad!
S|2 is proud to present Sweet Nothing, an exhibition of new work by Charming Baker including paintings and large-scale drawings. Sweet Nothing marks Bakerโs eagerly awaited return to London following a critically acclaimed show in Los Angeles. Often cited as one of the most dynamic artists of his generation, Bakerโs work is defined by a restless imagination, and ranges freely from the everyday to the deeply personal, encouraging the viewer to make their own connections and conclusions. โNothing is only ever one thing. I don't see why I shouldnโt bend, shape or brake an image to alter its original meaning, if only to entertain" says Baker. Bakerโs diverse practice has seen him collaborate with the legendary designer Paul Smith for the V&Aโs Britain Creates exhibition in 2012, and his work can be found in major private collections around the world. Damien Hirst memorably said of Bakerโs work: โItโs hard to say what makes a painting great. Its flatness and its depth, its ease and its complexity, a kind of preciousness thatโs also kind of throwaway, a risk factor. Who gives a damn? Charming Bakerโs paintings are great.โ While the meaning of his works might hover in ambiguity, Baker is an artist rooted in the rural Yorkshire of his childhood, and in the great tradition of British painting. This romantic vision, which references artists such as Constable and Hockney, is coupled with a raw energy that sees Baker cut, drill or even shoot the canvas with a rifle. Through this anarchic spirit, Baker challenges the preciousness of art and our calls into question our preconceived notions on beauty. The exhibition comprises over 20 new works, including paintings and drawings. Baker playfully describes the inspiration behind these works as โSchrรถdingerโs cat, Pavlovโs dog, bitter nostalgia, sex, joy, folly, loss, Don Quixote, tended gardens, gypsum foundations, concrete ideals, loose morals, nature, nurture, sweet nothing...โ. sweet nothing...when and where Oops no need to answer that as I've just read back through the threads my bad!
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Ottomatik
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Charming Baker "Sweet Nothing" Sotheby's Gallery S2, by Ottomatik on Apr 2, 2016 22:26:36 GMT 1,
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Catman 74
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Charming Baker "Sweet Nothing" Sotheby's Gallery S2, by Catman 74 on Apr 3, 2016 10:33:30 GMT 1, Definitely going..love Charming Baker work..
Definitely going..love Charming Baker work..
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Charming Baker "Sweet Nothing" Sotheby's Gallery S2, by dotdot on Apr 3, 2016 13:15:56 GMT 1, i think i saw it - did you - yes i think i did - was that tusks ?
tusks ?
..most intrigued
i think i saw it - did you - yes i think i did - was that tusks ?
tusks ?
..most intrigued
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iamzero
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Charming Baker "Sweet Nothing" Sotheby's Gallery S2, by iamzero on Apr 3, 2016 14:40:02 GMT 1, Half pint ii the elephant boy.
Half pint ii the elephant boy.
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Winter
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Charming Baker "Sweet Nothing" Sotheby's Gallery S2, by Winter on Apr 3, 2016 16:27:33 GMT 1,
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Amber Halo
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Charming Baker "Sweet Nothing" Sotheby's Gallery S2, by Amber Halo on Apr 3, 2016 17:01:43 GMT 1, ^^^ need this is my life. Wish I earned more $.
^^^ need this is my life. Wish I earned more $.
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Ruggs
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Charming Baker "Sweet Nothing" Sotheby's Gallery S2, by Ruggs on Apr 3, 2016 17:09:00 GMT 1, A print edition of this image would be much appreciated Charming Baker/Jealous Gallery.
A print edition of this image would be much appreciated Charming Baker/Jealous Gallery.
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Cardiff
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Charming Baker "Sweet Nothing" Sotheby's Gallery S2, by Cardiff on Apr 3, 2016 17:45:42 GMT 1, Looks fantastic...be great to see what CB's been up to!
Looks fantastic...be great to see what CB's been up to!
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Charming Baker "Sweet Nothing" Sotheby's Gallery S2, by Coach on Apr 3, 2016 18:07:13 GMT 1,
This leaves me cold, and I usually love his work. Still, I look forward to seeing more. I just hope I like them more. Thanks for posting it winter.
This leaves me cold, and I usually love his work. Still, I look forward to seeing more. I just hope I like them more. Thanks for posting it winter.
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Poster Bob
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Charming Baker "Sweet Nothing" Sotheby's Gallery S2, by Poster Bob on Apr 3, 2016 18:44:31 GMT 1, An extremely weak image.
An extremely weak image.
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Ottomatik
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Charming Baker "Sweet Nothing" Sotheby's Gallery S2, by Ottomatik on Apr 3, 2016 19:04:11 GMT 1,
Do you even understand his work?
Why is the forum so full of Negative Nancy's lately?
Do you even understand his work? Why is the forum so full of Negative Nancy's lately?
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Charming Baker "Sweet Nothing" Sotheby's Gallery S2, by Deleted on Apr 3, 2016 19:19:04 GMT 1, I actually really like the new image. It's got all the usual CB hallmarks and I'm curious why people think it's weak.
I actually really like the new image. It's got all the usual CB hallmarks and I'm curious why people think it's weak.
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Charming Baker "Sweet Nothing" Sotheby's Gallery S2, by Warm Gun on Apr 3, 2016 19:26:04 GMT 1, Not loving the elephant image, doesn't seem anywhere near his usual high standard, hope his other work is stronger.
Not loving the elephant image, doesn't seem anywhere near his usual high standard, hope his other work is stronger.
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Charming Baker "Sweet Nothing" Sotheby's Gallery S2, by Coach on Apr 3, 2016 19:31:14 GMT 1, I actually really like the new image. It's got all the usual CB hallmarks and I'm curious why people think it's weak. .
I think it's only posterbob and I (edit - and warmgun now) that have said they don't like this image. I am hoping that I like other new work as I am very fond of his work. I think this piece is bland. It lacks detail. It feels contrived to me. Lacks the emotion of his other work. There's very little of his other work that I don't like very much. This one does nothing for me. Not being a negative Nancy as Otto put it. Just expressing my opinion.
Edit- I am talking about the elephant piece, not the pic in the OP
I actually really like the new image. It's got all the usual CB hallmarks and I'm curious why people think it's weak. . I think it's only posterbob and I (edit - and warmgun now) that have said they don't like this image. I am hoping that I like other new work as I am very fond of his work. I think this piece is bland. It lacks detail. It feels contrived to me. Lacks the emotion of his other work. There's very little of his other work that I don't like very much. This one does nothing for me. Not being a negative Nancy as Otto put it. Just expressing my opinion. Edit- I am talking about the elephant piece, not the pic in the OP
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Charming Baker "Sweet Nothing" Sotheby's Gallery S2, by duggyfresh on Apr 3, 2016 20:17:49 GMT 1, I actually really like the new image. It's got all the usual CB hallmarks and I'm curious why people think it's weak. . I think it's only posterbob and I (edit - and warmgun now) that have said they don't like this image. I am hoping that I like other new work as I am very fond of his work. I think this piece is bland. It lacks detail. It feels contrived to me. Lacks the emotion of his other work. There's very little of his other work that I don't like very much. This one does nothing for me. Not being a negative Nancy as Otto put it. Just expressing my opinion. Edit- I am talking about the elephant piece, not the pic in the OP
I agree too Coach it just doesn't look right.
I actually really like the new image. It's got all the usual CB hallmarks and I'm curious why people think it's weak. . I think it's only posterbob and I (edit - and warmgun now) that have said they don't like this image. I am hoping that I like other new work as I am very fond of his work. I think this piece is bland. It lacks detail. It feels contrived to me. Lacks the emotion of his other work. There's very little of his other work that I don't like very much. This one does nothing for me. Not being a negative Nancy as Otto put it. Just expressing my opinion. Edit- I am talking about the elephant piece, not the pic in the OP I agree too Coach it just doesn't look right.
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Charming Baker "Sweet Nothing" Sotheby's Gallery S2, by Dibbs 45 on Apr 3, 2016 20:48:26 GMT 1, Love Charming Bakers work and like this. The image has Bakers hallmarks and personally think its better then his last release Sorry (The dead cat dragged over flock wallpaper). Looking forward to seeing more of his new work.
Love Charming Bakers work and like this. The image has Bakers hallmarks and personally think its better then his last release Sorry (The dead cat dragged over flock wallpaper). Looking forward to seeing more of his new work.
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Matt
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Charming Baker "Sweet Nothing" Sotheby's Gallery S2, by Matt on Apr 3, 2016 21:02:40 GMT 1, This is sure to be a great show.
As for the elephant boy, it looks unfinished to me. As has been said it has all the Baker hallmarks, but it is also missing something. Looks like a draft...
This is sure to be a great show.
As for the elephant boy, it looks unfinished to me. As has been said it has all the Baker hallmarks, but it is also missing something. Looks like a draft...
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Charming Baker "Sweet Nothing" Sotheby's Gallery S2, by Poster Bob on Apr 3, 2016 21:03:59 GMT 1, No one needs to understand his work to see that is a weak image.
Do you even understand his work? Why is the forum so full of Negative Nancy's lately?
No one needs to understand his work to see that is a weak image. Do you even understand his work? Why is the forum so full of Negative Nancy's lately?
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Charming Baker "Sweet Nothing" Sotheby's Gallery S2, by fishandchips on Apr 4, 2016 12:52:04 GMT 1, About time! Look forward to this one
About time! Look forward to this one
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Winter
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Charming Baker "Sweet Nothing" Sotheby's Gallery S2, by Winter on Apr 4, 2016 13:14:05 GMT 1, I just took a screen grab of the video for the elephant image. It's possible it's unfinished or even part of a bigger image. Charming Baker is an extremely good artist and it's probably not fair to judge him and his upcoming show on it.
I just took a screen grab of the video for the elephant image. It's possible it's unfinished or even part of a bigger image. Charming Baker is an extremely good artist and it's probably not fair to judge him and his upcoming show on it.
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Charming Baker "Sweet Nothing" Sotheby's Gallery S2, by Daniel Silk on Apr 4, 2016 13:17:25 GMT 1, hmmmmm I just find his work a bit dull and depressing sorry.
A bit of wallpaper pattern with a random picture of a Bird or Animal on it. Nice if you like that sort of thing I guess.
hmmmmm I just find his work a bit dull and depressing sorry. A bit of wallpaper pattern with a random picture of a Bird or Animal on it. Nice if you like that sort of thing I guess.
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Charming Baker "Sweet Nothing" Sotheby's Gallery S2, by Coach on Apr 4, 2016 14:33:04 GMT 1, I just took a screen grab of the video for the elephant image. It's possible it's unfinished or even part of a bigger image. Charming Baker is an extremely good artist and it's probably not fair to judge him and his upcoming show on it.
Fair enough winter. I thought the picture you posted was a painting from the show. I did limit my comments to that particular image. I agree, he is an extremely good artist.
I just took a screen grab of the video for the elephant image. It's possible it's unfinished or even part of a bigger image. Charming Baker is an extremely good artist and it's probably not fair to judge him and his upcoming show on it. Fair enough winter. I thought the picture you posted was a painting from the show. I did limit my comments to that particular image. I agree, he is an extremely good artist.
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Charming Baker "Sweet Nothing" Sotheby's Gallery S2, by The Origin on Apr 4, 2016 17:02:03 GMT 1, Can't wait for this show - one of my favourite artists.
Really looking forward to seeing his new works. Elephant looks unfinished to me but could be wrong.
Can't wait for this show - one of my favourite artists.
Really looking forward to seeing his new works. Elephant looks unfinished to me but could be wrong.
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