This poor old painting was left in the garage, and has since almost fallen apart. 20-odd years of damp and neglect have taken its toll.
It is mouldy, dirty, and the stretcher has collapsed. It's quite a big painting, measuring 44 by 58 inches. I notice from the back that it was entitled 'Feet of Clay'; but I'm not sure why. Its reference number suggests it was my third painting of 1990.
All I can remember about it was a certain structural influence by Giotto, although that may be difficult to decipher. It may have been based on troubles in S Africa.
I might cut it away from the stretcher, and roll it up. It will do no harm up in the loft. I don't know what else I could do with it.
I suggest you try removing any mould before rolling it up, that stuff will just keep spreading and the whole painting will be ruined.
ReplyDeleteIt's a mess. I'm not even sure if it's worth keeping. I shall have to have a better look. I took the photo whilst putting the car away, and didn't really inspect too closely.
DeleteThat's the difference between writers and painters. A writer's best friend is the waste paper basket. Which they use with abandon, without a second thought.
ReplyDeleteA painter? A painter can't get let go of his babies. Even if they amount to little more than a still birth. Unless, of course, they [the artist] are Monet, indeed Banksy, and many others who had/have no qualms to abort.
There comes a time in life, Cro, when we need to let go. I'd say either hang it on your wall or chuck. Clay feet indeed.
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I shall need to look at its condition again before I decide.
DeleteThe subject matter suggests something bleak - maybe the mould could be part of the art....
ReplyDeleteA type of 'Dorian Gray' painting. The picture ages, but not the subject matter.
DeleteI would find it unsettling having that one on my wall. It is good though.
ReplyDeleteHe's not a nice character, and the bird is very threatening; but I quite like the rich colours.
DeleteWould make a great book cover or movie poster.
DeleteHmmm...sorry Cro, not my sort of thing, chuck it!
ReplyDeleteAt least you're honest!
DeleteIt's both quirky and eye-catching and if cleaned up and framed I am sure that there are art lovers out there who would want it.
ReplyDeleteI'll have another look at it when I'm next in the garage. I may think differently.
DeleteThe first thing I thought of was America.
ReplyDeleteI can't remember exactly what it was about, but I expect the same problems existed in both S Africa and the USA.
DeleteNothing is as bleak in America as your newly discovered painting. Be brave. Chuck it. It will make you free.
ReplyDeleteThe more I think about it, I think it was a painting about white farmers in S Africa. They must have been in the news at the time.
DeleteClearly you have a fondness for the painting. Possibly hanging it in your office or home gallery room and giving yourself some time to live with it will allow you to make a final decision. It is an intriguing painting.
ReplyDeleteA carpet maybe?
DeleteConsider after cleaning, using the good parts to cover an album, journal, pen holder, waste basket and such.
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea. I shall think about it. I'm sure there's something that needs covering.
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Looks exactly like Hunter S. Thompson!
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