5:04

I mentioned the earthquake of ’89 (yes I mean 1989 young hooligans!) and this painting titled “5:04” in an earlier post.

The goal was to paint my impression of the movement of the Bay Area as seen from the East Bay and to show activity underground. The diagonal “fissure” is done with the application of silver lame and pink foil. This is also the first painting I ever composed using found materials.  I found hunting and gathering so much fun that I have continued to add stuff to nearly all of my pieces.

My emotional attachment to “5:04” was strong and I did not sell it until about four years ago. The owner lets me borrow it back for exhibits, so I’m able to visit it occasionally.

I no longer allow myself love affairs with my paintings. Uh uh, not me. I’m now callous, merciless and nasty, brutally sloshing paint over canvases with abandon and willing to sell my wares anywhere, anytime. I’m a whole lot tougher than I was in ’89. I can look at a container of paint brushes and see many dollar signs. I am ruthless.

… what’a lie! I really, really, reeeealy miss “5:04.”

Mum

Tagged as: '89 EARTHQUAKE,, San Francisco, sold