Instruments of Cubism, Staunton/Augusta Art Center,
June 30, 2017 to August 4, 2017
Instruments of Cubism is a project that focused on the still- life paintings of musical instruments that were created by the painters Pablo Picasso (1881-1973 ), George Braque (1882-1963) and Juan Gris (1887-1927) during the period immediately preceding the First World War.
The works included in this exhibit were inspired by specific works of the three artists. In much the same way that Picasso, Braque and Gris painted from still lifes, I have taken their paintings and created assemblages, sculptures and some collages based on their works. In this sense, the works included in this exhibit represent a re-imagination of the original still lifes.
Included below are the works from the exhibit–as well as the source (1. Picasso, 2. Braque and 3. Gris). Dimensions are included for each of the works.
Assemblage
22” x 52” x 6” Private Collection
Girl with Mandolin
The Round Table
Assemblage
42” x 43” x 10”
Piano and Mandola
Assemblage
44” x 41” x 7”
J. S. Bach
Assemblage
26” x 42” x 12”
Violin and Palette
20 1/2” x 27” x 3”
Picasso
Guitar, Gas Jet and Bottle
Assemblage
20” x 37 1/2” x 16”
Sketch of Guitar
Fete
Assemblage
15” x 18 1/2” x 2 3/4”
Assemblage/Sculpture
13 1/2” x 37” x 8”
Guitar, Glass and Bottle
Assemblage
27” x 46” x 6”
Violin and Harp
Assemblage
48” x 36” x 3”
Bottle of Bass and Guitar
Assemblage/Sculpture
30” x 58” x 15” Private Collection
Harlequin with Guitar
Fugue for Guitar: Constellation #6
(table included)
Assemblage
30” x 72″
