(My landscape painting above is divided into horizontal thirds, sort of in a Rothko way)
Today I had the great pleasure of visiting the Rothko exhibit at the Portland Art Museum. Dave and I had arranged to meet Jim King there and by happy happenstance we also ran into art friend Marty Tassoni:
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Jim, Marty and me
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It was a surprise to find out that photographs are now allowed at the Portland Art Museum! Hooray!
Rothko, of course, is famous for his color bands. I thought I saw a face in this painting. Do you see it? (And isn't it typical for a representational artist to see something recognizable where they should not?) I must stop that. Seriously, it is a beautiful exhibit, every painting is exquisite.
The Sculpture Court at the Museum...the weather was nice!
We had lunch at "South Park" right down the street from the Museum. I love how that fish is "swimming" through the bricks in the building. I recommend you see the Rothko exhibit! It is there until May 27, 2012. (This is a link to some of the Rothko paintings: KATU)
(Top Photo) Painting: Celeste Bergin, In Thirds, oil on 6x6 gessoed wood panel
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11 comments:
Hi,Celeste,
Work, post, both're nice!! Ah, if it could be my next door!!
Cheers,Sadami
Informative and such a good little education. Your blue landscape is eloquent.
Rothko dominates. His big paintings are layers and layers of ethereal dimensions.
Cannot say enough about him! And, he has a Portland connection, huh?
I love the beautiful atmosphere in your painting. And would have loved to visit the gallery with you. I left for Houston in 2000 all geared up to enter the Rothko Chapel, but it was closed for repairs when we got there!
I also see a face, Celeste, so I think it is rather cool that you do as well. As to calling that red washed canvas art? Or those abstracts that I see in the next photo? I guess I shall kindly keep my opinions to myself. LOL Now...that landscape you did? That is quite lovely and my kind of art!
I see the face - round, looking slightly down, almost Asian in style. And shoulders too. Maybe we are both nuts.
I see the face - round, looking slightly down, almost Asian in style. And shoulders too. Maybe we are both nuts.
I love that big expanse of sky!
Your landscape is lovely, and thanks for posting about my favorite artist!
Your painting is very lovely and I prefer it to Rothko's any day..soft and painterly
Nice Rothko influenced painting! I think we all love Rothko..those vibrating layers of paint make you feel!
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