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It says its either expired or I don't have permission.

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here's a new one. Its called "Satellite Cathedral". Each piece from this new series contains elements referencing spiritual gathering places. Each one contains a major light source that acts as a manifestation of the gathered figures and interlocking objects in the spaces. The narratives are intentionally vague. And give the viewer an opportunity to place themselves within the space.

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[Jordan311]

this is awesome. can you post a bigger pic of it plz?


Later

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all three new works are called, "Untitled"

[Element]

untitled stuff sucks

let me name them

[poolio]

Names are useless and people rely on them to much, or they look for meaning in the title as if its going to be an answer to the visuals. I don't feel the need with these new works to title them, because for the most part, they are about strictly formal concepts. Something like a color relationship can be just as important as any kind of narrative content.

[$lmjimy311]

yea thats totally gay

[poolio]

it's a conceptual decision and given plenty of consideration. A lot of times the work starts out with a name, and then at some later point I become unsatisfied with the name for some reason, at least with these. With these particular new works, I don't believe a name contributes to the concept in any way.

[Element]

that's a p damn good reason, i approve.

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[$lmjimy311]

i like that a lot actually. i wouldnt mind having that hung in my house

[Element]

your paintings remind me of this crazy acid trip i had.

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Its really awesome because my roommate dumpster dives at the freshman dorms at the end of the year when rich kds get rid of their stretchers, paints, canvas, etc so I dont end up having to spend a ton of money on materials.

[wrjones311]

What medium are these paintings in?

I would like to major in art. I like the art courses I take, and in any lecture class my notes end up covered with (pretty good) drawings. I just don't think I have the talent to make a living :\

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All of my work is in oil. Typically painted on canvas and occasionally masonite.

"Ignus Fatuus"
Its like the embodiment of the Will-O'-the Wisp phenomena. Its like the idea of the lights that mysteriously appear over lakes and swamps. I was hoping the figure would be some sort of physical embodiment of it. Like a phantom or left over energy:

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the phenomena is also referred to as Friar's Lantern. I almost like that more than the Latin, but its really hard to say which is a more appropriate title. Ignis Fatuus has more inherent formalism, but then again the Catholic origins for the definition of Friar almost suggests a sort of religious iconography without adhering itself, wholly, to what the term, Friar's Lantern suggests (mysterious lights mentioned above).

[Element]

what?

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Basically, I'm having a difficult time with titles. I think it will just be titled, "Vigil XI" as it has a lot of the same compositional elements as the other paintings titled "Vigil" in the series(there are ten prior to this one)

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