Pistol
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Pistol on Nov 23, 2017 15:13:47 GMT 1, Picked up these cool Danny Haas prints while in the states...
😂😂😂😂
Picked up these cool Danny Haas prints while in the states... 😂😂😂😂
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Inknart
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April 2015
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Inknart on Nov 23, 2017 17:10:55 GMT 1, Just looked .. obvi, if anyone has a link to this print please send it my way. What an amazing woman she is. Is this the original POW or the offset 're-print'? It looks great but aren't these reprints normally frownd upon here? It makes me wonder if the same thing will happen to the new POW print and will just be reprinted like this.
Mine is the original POW screen print NOT the offset litho. Mine is signed and stamped POW.
Just looked .. obvi, if anyone has a link to this print please send it my way. What an amazing woman she is. Is this the original POW or the offset 're-print'? It looks great but aren't these reprints normally frownd upon here? It makes me wonder if the same thing will happen to the new POW print and will just be reprinted like this. Mine is the original POW screen print NOT the offset litho. Mine is signed and stamped POW.
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January 1970
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Nov 23, 2017 23:28:46 GMT 1, Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!!! I appreciate this place.
Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!!! I appreciate this place.
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chevyav53
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August 2017
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by chevyav53 on Nov 24, 2017 1:21:29 GMT 1, Not my latest but framed and up
Not my latest but framed and up
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BigShoes
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August 2012
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by BigShoes on Nov 24, 2017 1:58:46 GMT 1, And now my latest purchase has been framed......
i also got the stamps done.......
And now my latest purchase has been framed...... i also got the stamps done.......
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tyler
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May 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by tyler on Nov 25, 2017 19:50:57 GMT 1, Just picked up this Harrington, can't wait to get it framed.
Just picked up this Harrington, can't wait to get it framed.
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WOOF
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March 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by WOOF on Nov 25, 2017 20:09:25 GMT 1, Just picked up this Harrington, can't wait to get it framed. What's the story on this one? Never seen it before...
Just picked up this Harrington, can't wait to get it framed. What's the story on this one? Never seen it before...
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tyler
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May 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by tyler on Nov 25, 2017 20:15:46 GMT 1, Just picked up this Harrington, can't wait to get it framed. What's the story on this one? Never seen it before...
Released earlier this year. Private commission for the Crillon hotel. Edition of 10; 5 went to the owners of the hotel (Saudi royal family), remaining 5 sold to VIP clients.
Just picked up this Harrington, can't wait to get it framed. What's the story on this one? Never seen it before... Released earlier this year. Private commission for the Crillon hotel. Edition of 10; 5 went to the owners of the hotel (Saudi royal family), remaining 5 sold to VIP clients.
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dreadnatty
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February 2013
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by dreadnatty on Nov 25, 2017 21:17:57 GMT 1, Just picked up this Harrington, can't wait to get it framed. That is VERY nice! Would go well next to Small Town. Congrats.
Just picked up this Harrington, can't wait to get it framed. That is VERY nice! Would go well next to Small Town. Congrats.
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greedy21
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January 2015
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by greedy21 on Nov 25, 2017 21:25:36 GMT 1, I agree, that's a fantastic CH, congrats on that pick up.
I agree, that's a fantastic CH, congrats on that pick up.
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gd79
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September 2015
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by gd79 on Nov 26, 2017 15:54:15 GMT 1, A nice little haul!
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Pysgod
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December 2016
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Pysgod on Nov 26, 2017 16:00:12 GMT 1, Nice flooring
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chichi carter
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February 2011
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by chichi carter on Nov 26, 2017 16:09:39 GMT 1, I recently had this framed. Geoff McFetridge screenprint on card that came with the autumn/winter 2016 edition of Printed Pages magazine...
I recently had this framed. Geoff McFetridge screenprint on card that came with the autumn/winter 2016 edition of Printed Pages magazine...
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treweman
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January 2011
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by treweman on Nov 26, 2017 17:36:12 GMT 1, McFetridge is a terrific contemporary artist. I like what you’ve done, chichicarter. Great image, simple framing, and cost effective. Kudos.
McFetridge is a terrific contemporary artist. I like what you’ve done, chichicarter. Great image, simple framing, and cost effective. Kudos.
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WOOF
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March 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by WOOF on Nov 26, 2017 21:30:12 GMT 1, The JR looks fantastic. Any better pics of the framing?
The JR looks fantastic. Any better pics of the framing?
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treweman
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January 2011
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by treweman on Nov 28, 2017 6:34:18 GMT 1, Certainly not street or urban, and won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but I am excited to be adding an oil on canvas by Latvian artist Jana Brike to my collection. Titled Anatomy Lesson ...
Certainly not street or urban, and won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but I am excited to be adding an oil on canvas by Latvian artist Jana Brike to my collection. Titled Anatomy Lesson ...
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Viking Surfer
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February 2015
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Viking Surfer on Nov 28, 2017 8:20:50 GMT 1, Certainly not street or urban, and won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but I am excited to be adding an oil on canvas by Latvian artist Jana Brike to my collection. Titled Anatomy Lesson ... Have to say, this is definitely not my cup of tea.
Looks like over sexualised children to me?
Even the title is creepy.
Certainly not street or urban, and won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but I am excited to be adding an oil on canvas by Latvian artist Jana Brike to my collection. Titled Anatomy Lesson ... Have to say, this is definitely not my cup of tea. Looks like over sexualised children to me? Even the title is creepy.
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J0NNY
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December 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by J0NNY on Nov 28, 2017 8:55:36 GMT 1, Certainly not street or urban, and won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but I am excited to be adding an oil on canvas by Latvian artist Jana Brike to my collection. Titled Anatomy Lesson ... Have to say, this is definitely not my cup of tea. Looks like over sexualised children to me? Even the title is creepy.
Underage girls posing sexually is most definitely not something I'd like in my house.
Certainly not street or urban, and won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but I am excited to be adding an oil on canvas by Latvian artist Jana Brike to my collection. Titled Anatomy Lesson ... Have to say, this is definitely not my cup of tea. Looks like over sexualised children to me? Even the title is creepy. Underage girls posing sexually is most definitely not something I'd like in my house.
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Express Post
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January 2008
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Express Post on Nov 28, 2017 9:02:25 GMT 1, Have to say, this is definitely not my cup of tea. Looks like over sexualised children to me? Even the title is creepy. Underage girls posing sexually is most definitely not something I'd like in my house.
I appreciate the technical ability of the artist. A bit like Currin. However that suggestive pose of the subject will raise question marks from any visiting guest.
Have to say, this is definitely not my cup of tea. Looks like over sexualised children to me? Even the title is creepy. Underage girls posing sexually is most definitely not something I'd like in my house. I appreciate the technical ability of the artist. A bit like Currin. However that suggestive pose of the subject will raise question marks from any visiting guest.
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rosac
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July 2015
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by rosac on Nov 28, 2017 9:04:02 GMT 1, each to their own i suppose. but for me thats just wierd
each to their own i suppose. but for me thats just wierd
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Pistol
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February 2008
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Pistol on Nov 28, 2017 9:04:26 GMT 1, Yup. Too weird!
Yup. Too weird!
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jay4077
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May 2017
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by jay4077 on Nov 28, 2017 9:59:10 GMT 1, Released earlier this year. Private commission for the Crillon hotel. Edition of 10; 5 went to the owners of the hotel (Saudi royal family), remaining 5 sold to VIP clients. Tyler, that's probably one the nicest prints I've seen on this forum. Congrats! How did you come by this (I'm assuming you're not Saudi royal).
Released earlier this year. Private commission for the Crillon hotel. Edition of 10; 5 went to the owners of the hotel (Saudi royal family), remaining 5 sold to VIP clients. Tyler, that's probably one the nicest prints I've seen on this forum. Congrats! How did you come by this (I'm assuming you're not Saudi royal).
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chevyav53
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August 2017
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by chevyav53 on Nov 28, 2017 14:13:14 GMT 1, Certainly not street or urban, and won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but I am excited to be adding an oil on canvas by Latvian artist Jana Brike to my collection. Titled Anatomy Lesson ... That is horrible. Creepy as fuck. Really makes your avatar extremely creepy ^^what he said..... be careful, if Chris Hansen delivers this with a camera crew you’re in trouble.
Certainly not street or urban, and won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but I am excited to be adding an oil on canvas by Latvian artist Jana Brike to my collection. Titled Anatomy Lesson ... That is horrible. Creepy as fuck. Really makes your avatar extremely creepy ^^what he said..... be careful, if Chris Hansen delivers this with a camera crew you’re in trouble.
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docean
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November 2015
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by docean on Nov 28, 2017 16:58:12 GMT 1, Released earlier this year. Private commission for the Crillon hotel. Edition of 10; 5 went to the owners of the hotel (Saudi royal family), remaining 5 sold to VIP clients. Tyler, that's properly one the nicest prints I've seen on this forum. Congrats! How did you come by this (I'm assuming you're not Saudi royal).
I know tyler personally. He is certainly a member of Saudi Royal Family. As such my gas prices have always remained cheap.
Released earlier this year. Private commission for the Crillon hotel. Edition of 10; 5 went to the owners of the hotel (Saudi royal family), remaining 5 sold to VIP clients. Tyler, that's properly one the nicest prints I've seen on this forum. Congrats! How did you come by this (I'm assuming you're not Saudi royal). I know tyler personally. He is certainly a member of Saudi Royal Family. As such my gas prices have always remained cheap.
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treweman
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January 2011
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by treweman on Nov 28, 2017 17:31:49 GMT 1, I usually don’t respond to negative observations as art is subjective and I don’t expect everyone to like or understand the pieces I acquire. Unfortunately, I feel compelled to reply. The painting by Jana Brike is anything but child pornography. If you see it that way, then that is what you brought to the piece, not what the artist intended. If you take even a few minutes to do a web search, look at her paintings, and read interviews with her, several things become clear. 1. Most of the paintings are of Jana herself, including this one. Anatomy Lesson was painted in 2015 when Jana was 35. 2. The paintings do not depict actual events in her life, but are a reaction to growing up in Latvia under a repressive Soviet/Russian system that exerted significant control over her early life, including her training as an artist. Now she paints in part as therapy. 3. The adolescents depicted in her images are mostly happy, joyous and full of wonder. They are allowed to experiment and be adventurous, something that Jana was not allowed growing up.
I strongly recommend that you read the Buzzworthy interview with Jana www.buzzworthy.com/artist-spotlight-jana-brike/ to get a better sense of what she is about and the story behind her art.
I find it sad that those of you who commented jumped to your own dark conclusions about the image and what it represents. Will guests to my house find the image creepy? Maybe, until I explain Jana’s history and what I see when I look at the painting. I know many (most) of you like art that is wall friendly (what an awful term), and you don’t want to display art that is difficult to understand, and might be taken the wrong way by those who don’t want to take the time to understand. I’m not you. I own several paintings that depict women who are noticeably deformed, usually missing arms, legs, or eyes. They might make viewers slightly uncomfortable, but they aren’t particularly dark and upsetting. But why do I collect these pieces? To meet me is to immediately understand. I was born with no hands or feet (thalidomide). What drew me to most of these paintings was how beautifully the women were painted, how normal the expressions and poses and situations. Usually the first thing noticed by those seeing the paintings for the first time is the deformities, and many have trouble moving past the missing body parts. For me, I see how beautiful people can be who are far from perfect. And I need this in my life. Just like Jana is reliving her young adulthood the way she wants it to be. The expressions on the faces she paints are usually happy, smiling, laughing. She is creating her own memories through her art. This isn’t a story of underage sex or pedophilia. It is a story of wonder and discovery at a stage of life that we all go through. I see a joyous painting where someone feels good about herself and has the freedom to explore those feelings. If you see something darker, more upsetting, that is your thought process, not mine or the artist.
I usually don’t respond to negative observations as art is subjective and I don’t expect everyone to like or understand the pieces I acquire. Unfortunately, I feel compelled to reply. The painting by Jana Brike is anything but child pornography. If you see it that way, then that is what you brought to the piece, not what the artist intended. If you take even a few minutes to do a web search, look at her paintings, and read interviews with her, several things become clear. 1. Most of the paintings are of Jana herself, including this one. Anatomy Lesson was painted in 2015 when Jana was 35. 2. The paintings do not depict actual events in her life, but are a reaction to growing up in Latvia under a repressive Soviet/Russian system that exerted significant control over her early life, including her training as an artist. Now she paints in part as therapy. 3. The adolescents depicted in her images are mostly happy, joyous and full of wonder. They are allowed to experiment and be adventurous, something that Jana was not allowed growing up. I strongly recommend that you read the Buzzworthy interview with Jana www.buzzworthy.com/artist-spotlight-jana-brike/ to get a better sense of what she is about and the story behind her art. I find it sad that those of you who commented jumped to your own dark conclusions about the image and what it represents. Will guests to my house find the image creepy? Maybe, until I explain Jana’s history and what I see when I look at the painting. I know many (most) of you like art that is wall friendly (what an awful term), and you don’t want to display art that is difficult to understand, and might be taken the wrong way by those who don’t want to take the time to understand. I’m not you. I own several paintings that depict women who are noticeably deformed, usually missing arms, legs, or eyes. They might make viewers slightly uncomfortable, but they aren’t particularly dark and upsetting. But why do I collect these pieces? To meet me is to immediately understand. I was born with no hands or feet (thalidomide). What drew me to most of these paintings was how beautifully the women were painted, how normal the expressions and poses and situations. Usually the first thing noticed by those seeing the paintings for the first time is the deformities, and many have trouble moving past the missing body parts. For me, I see how beautiful people can be who are far from perfect. And I need this in my life. Just like Jana is reliving her young adulthood the way she wants it to be. The expressions on the faces she paints are usually happy, smiling, laughing. She is creating her own memories through her art. This isn’t a story of underage sex or pedophilia. It is a story of wonder and discovery at a stage of life that we all go through. I see a joyous painting where someone feels good about herself and has the freedom to explore those feelings. If you see something darker, more upsetting, that is your thought process, not mine or the artist.
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treweman
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January 2011
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by treweman on Nov 28, 2017 17:39:52 GMT 1, As for my avatar, it is of an original drawing by Keith Haring - a self portrait - that is a part of my collection. I seriously doubt that Keith, who was gay and died of aids at too young an age, would be drawn to this image.
As for my avatar, it is of an original drawing by Keith Haring - a self portrait - that is a part of my collection. I seriously doubt that Keith, who was gay and died of aids at too young an age, would be drawn to this image.
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yorkie
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June 2016
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by yorkie on Nov 28, 2017 17:45:10 GMT 1, I usually don’t respond to negative observations as art is subjective and I don’t expect everyone to like or understand the pieces I acquire. Unfortunately, I feel compelled to reply. The painting by Jana Brike is anything but child pornography. If you see it that way, then that is what you brought to the piece, not what the artist intended. If you take even a few minutes to do a web search, look at her paintings, and read interviews with her, several things become clear. 1. Most of the paintings are of Jana herself, including this one. Anatomy Lesson was painted in 2015 when Jana was 35. 2. The paintings do not depict actual events in her life, but are a reaction to growing up in Latvia under a repressive Soviet/Russian system that exerted significant control over her early life, including her training as an artist. Now she paints in part as therapy. 3. The adolescents depicted in her images are mostly happy, joyous and full of wonder. They are allowed to experiment and be adventurous, something that Jana was not allowed growing up. I strongly recommend that you read the Buzzworthy interview with Jana www.buzzworthy.com/artist-spotlight-jana-brike/ to get a better sense of what she is about and the story behind her art. I find it sad that those of you who commented jumped to your own dark conclusions about the image and what it represents. Will guests to my house find the image creepy? Maybe, until I explain Jana’s history and what I see when I look at the painting. I know many (most) of you like art that is wall friendly (what an awful term), and you don’t want to display art that is difficult to understand, and might be taken the wrong way by those who don’t want to take the time to understand. I’m not you. I own several paintings that depict women who are noticeably deformed, usually missing arms, legs, or eyes. They might make viewers slightly uncomfortable, but they aren’t particularly dark and upsetting. But why do I collect these pieces? To meet me is to immediately understand. I was born with no hands or feet (thalidomide). What drew me to most of these paintings was how beautifully the women were painted, how normal the expressions and poses and situations. Usually the first thing noticed by those seeing the paintings for the first time is the deformities, and many have trouble moving past the missing body parts. For me, I see how beautiful people can be who are far from perfect. And I need this in my life. Just like Jana is reliving her young adulthood the way she wants it to be. The expressions on the faces she paints are usually happy, smiling, laughing. She is creating her own memories through her art. This isn’t a story of underage sex or pedophilia. It is a story of wonder and discovery at a stage of life that we all go through. I see a joyous painting where someone feels good about herself and has the freedom to explore those feelings. If you see something darker, more upsetting, that is your thought process, not mine or the artist. Well written and well said .... art is indeed subjective and there is no reason for you to justify what your eyes like but as you have I like what you wrote and your thought process.
Yorkie
I usually don’t respond to negative observations as art is subjective and I don’t expect everyone to like or understand the pieces I acquire. Unfortunately, I feel compelled to reply. The painting by Jana Brike is anything but child pornography. If you see it that way, then that is what you brought to the piece, not what the artist intended. If you take even a few minutes to do a web search, look at her paintings, and read interviews with her, several things become clear. 1. Most of the paintings are of Jana herself, including this one. Anatomy Lesson was painted in 2015 when Jana was 35. 2. The paintings do not depict actual events in her life, but are a reaction to growing up in Latvia under a repressive Soviet/Russian system that exerted significant control over her early life, including her training as an artist. Now she paints in part as therapy. 3. The adolescents depicted in her images are mostly happy, joyous and full of wonder. They are allowed to experiment and be adventurous, something that Jana was not allowed growing up. I strongly recommend that you read the Buzzworthy interview with Jana www.buzzworthy.com/artist-spotlight-jana-brike/ to get a better sense of what she is about and the story behind her art. I find it sad that those of you who commented jumped to your own dark conclusions about the image and what it represents. Will guests to my house find the image creepy? Maybe, until I explain Jana’s history and what I see when I look at the painting. I know many (most) of you like art that is wall friendly (what an awful term), and you don’t want to display art that is difficult to understand, and might be taken the wrong way by those who don’t want to take the time to understand. I’m not you. I own several paintings that depict women who are noticeably deformed, usually missing arms, legs, or eyes. They might make viewers slightly uncomfortable, but they aren’t particularly dark and upsetting. But why do I collect these pieces? To meet me is to immediately understand. I was born with no hands or feet (thalidomide). What drew me to most of these paintings was how beautifully the women were painted, how normal the expressions and poses and situations. Usually the first thing noticed by those seeing the paintings for the first time is the deformities, and many have trouble moving past the missing body parts. For me, I see how beautiful people can be who are far from perfect. And I need this in my life. Just like Jana is reliving her young adulthood the way she wants it to be. The expressions on the faces she paints are usually happy, smiling, laughing. She is creating her own memories through her art. This isn’t a story of underage sex or pedophilia. It is a story of wonder and discovery at a stage of life that we all go through. I see a joyous painting where someone feels good about herself and has the freedom to explore those feelings. If you see something darker, more upsetting, that is your thought process, not mine or the artist. Well written and well said .... art is indeed subjective and there is no reason for you to justify what your eyes like but as you have I like what you wrote and your thought process. Yorkie
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Amber Halo
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April 2013
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Amber Halo on Nov 28, 2017 18:00:24 GMT 1, I usually don’t respond to negative observations as art is subjective and I don’t expect everyone to like or understand the pieces I acquire. Unfortunately, I feel compelled to reply. The painting by Jana Brike is anything but child pornography. If you see it that way, then that is what you brought to the piece, not what the artist intended. If you take even a few minutes to do a web search, look at her paintings, and read interviews with her, several things become clear. 1. Most of the paintings are of Jana herself, including this one. Anatomy Lesson was painted in 2015 when Jana was 35. 2. The paintings do not depict actual events in her life, but are a reaction to growing up in Latvia under a repressive Soviet/Russian system that exerted significant control over her early life, including her training as an artist. Now she paints in part as therapy. 3. The adolescents depicted in her images are mostly happy, joyous and full of wonder. They are allowed to experiment and be adventurous, something that Jana was not allowed growing up. I strongly recommend that you read the Buzzworthy interview with Jana www.buzzworthy.com/artist-spotlight-jana-brike/ to get a better sense of what she is about and the story behind her art. I find it sad that those of you who commented jumped to your own dark conclusions about the image and what it represents. Will guests to my house find the image creepy? Maybe, until I explain Jana’s history and what I see when I look at the painting. I know many (most) of you like art that is wall friendly (what an awful term), and you don’t want to display art that is difficult to understand, and might be taken the wrong way by those who don’t want to take the time to understand. I’m not you. I own several paintings that depict women who are noticeably deformed, usually missing arms, legs, or eyes. They might make viewers slightly uncomfortable, but they aren’t particularly dark and upsetting. But why do I collect these pieces? To meet me is to immediately understand. I was born with no hands or feet (thalidomide). What drew me to most of these paintings was how beautifully the women were painted, how normal the expressions and poses and situations. Usually the first thing noticed by those seeing the paintings for the first time is the deformities, and many have trouble moving past the missing body parts. For me, I see how beautiful people can be who are far from perfect. And I need this in my life. Just like Jana is reliving her young adulthood the way she wants it to be. The expressions on the faces she paints are usually happy, smiling, laughing. She is creating her own memories through her art. This isn’t a story of underage sex or pedophilia. It is a story of wonder and discovery at a stage of life that we all go through. I see a joyous painting where someone feels good about herself and has the freedom to explore those feelings. If you see something darker, more upsetting, that is your thought process, not mine or the artist.
Thanks for this Treweman. Refreshing read. Post of the year for me. And a good thing, too, as we are running out of year...
I usually don’t respond to negative observations as art is subjective and I don’t expect everyone to like or understand the pieces I acquire. Unfortunately, I feel compelled to reply. The painting by Jana Brike is anything but child pornography. If you see it that way, then that is what you brought to the piece, not what the artist intended. If you take even a few minutes to do a web search, look at her paintings, and read interviews with her, several things become clear. 1. Most of the paintings are of Jana herself, including this one. Anatomy Lesson was painted in 2015 when Jana was 35. 2. The paintings do not depict actual events in her life, but are a reaction to growing up in Latvia under a repressive Soviet/Russian system that exerted significant control over her early life, including her training as an artist. Now she paints in part as therapy. 3. The adolescents depicted in her images are mostly happy, joyous and full of wonder. They are allowed to experiment and be adventurous, something that Jana was not allowed growing up. I strongly recommend that you read the Buzzworthy interview with Jana www.buzzworthy.com/artist-spotlight-jana-brike/ to get a better sense of what she is about and the story behind her art. I find it sad that those of you who commented jumped to your own dark conclusions about the image and what it represents. Will guests to my house find the image creepy? Maybe, until I explain Jana’s history and what I see when I look at the painting. I know many (most) of you like art that is wall friendly (what an awful term), and you don’t want to display art that is difficult to understand, and might be taken the wrong way by those who don’t want to take the time to understand. I’m not you. I own several paintings that depict women who are noticeably deformed, usually missing arms, legs, or eyes. They might make viewers slightly uncomfortable, but they aren’t particularly dark and upsetting. But why do I collect these pieces? To meet me is to immediately understand. I was born with no hands or feet (thalidomide). What drew me to most of these paintings was how beautifully the women were painted, how normal the expressions and poses and situations. Usually the first thing noticed by those seeing the paintings for the first time is the deformities, and many have trouble moving past the missing body parts. For me, I see how beautiful people can be who are far from perfect. And I need this in my life. Just like Jana is reliving her young adulthood the way she wants it to be. The expressions on the faces she paints are usually happy, smiling, laughing. She is creating her own memories through her art. This isn’t a story of underage sex or pedophilia. It is a story of wonder and discovery at a stage of life that we all go through. I see a joyous painting where someone feels good about herself and has the freedom to explore those feelings. If you see something darker, more upsetting, that is your thought process, not mine or the artist. Thanks for this Treweman. Refreshing read. Post of the year for me. And a good thing, too, as we are running out of year...
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hui
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October 2017
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by hui on Nov 28, 2017 18:21:02 GMT 1, The forum clowns started with their cheap jokes, which sidetracked the conversation. Of course art is subjective. That said, if we're fond of cliches, an image is also worth a thousands words. The image clearly depicts a sexualized image of two young girls. It is normal to be uncomfortable by the image.
And the meaning behind it - the playful adolescence - is not exactly defining the art. Her intentions could have easily be presented in a different manner. Perhaps I'm much too closed minded, but I would be more alarmed if this art piece was widely accepted and praised.
That said, I thank you for presenting the piece. This is a welcomed art discussion to the everyday alternative of POW tracking and Whatson/Chevalier flipping.
The forum clowns started with their cheap jokes, which sidetracked the conversation. Of course art is subjective. That said, if we're fond of cliches, an image is also worth a thousands words. The image clearly depicts a sexualized image of two young girls. It is normal to be uncomfortable by the image.
And the meaning behind it - the playful adolescence - is not exactly defining the art. Her intentions could have easily be presented in a different manner. Perhaps I'm much too closed minded, but I would be more alarmed if this art piece was widely accepted and praised.
That said, I thank you for presenting the piece. This is a welcomed art discussion to the everyday alternative of POW tracking and Whatson/Chevalier flipping.
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Winks
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Winks on Nov 28, 2017 19:31:37 GMT 1, Will guests to my house find the image creepy? Maybe, until I explain Jana’s history and what I see when I look at the painting.
Do you feel compelled to explain the art even if not asked about it?
Personally, I dont have a problem with wall friendly art. People can make a comment or question and discuss it if they wish. I would find it tiresome to justify my art before any enquiry for fear of silently producing the same reaction as on here.
Will guests to my house find the image creepy? Maybe, until I explain Jana’s history and what I see when I look at the painting.
Do you feel compelled to explain the art even if not asked about it?
Personally, I dont have a problem with wall friendly art. People can make a comment or question and discuss it if they wish. I would find it tiresome to justify my art before any enquiry for fear of silently producing the same reaction as on here.
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