It's been said that even the angels ache for a body, sometimes. If I did figurative work what would it look like? I asked my self this question recently. I soon realized that figures were part of my work for many years, an ongoing series of pen and ink drawings.
Projecting them on larger canvases I was able to find many new compositions and entanglements. I’m often asked where the figures originate. Their is an ache in my body, on the outside everything is calm, the inside is much different.
The postures here are not meant to be literal. I’m trying to create an impression, as simply as possible that describes my two natures. One grasping and one allowing.
This figurative paintings are very personal and I resisted doing it for a long time, but over the last 4 or 5 years it just poured out of me.
The work in this show is a continuation of the “Puzzled Biped” series; I’ve experimented with dress samples and news print to bring more interest to the surface.
Sacrebleu is a mild French oath, meant as a cry of surprise or anger.
After I exhibited some paintings at Asterisk Gallery in 2009 Dana and I began planning a show together. This exhibition is a result of those plans.
Matt Dibble
May 3rd, 2011
I’m pleased to announce that nationally recognized artist www.randalltiedman and acclaimed painter/sculpture www.lorennaji.com will be selecting the work of Dana Depew and Matt Dibble for a Spring 2011 Painting Exhibition in Cleveland ,Ohio.
To open May 6th at the Loren Naji Studio Gallery 2138 West 25th St. Cleveland,Ohio 44113
(Ample parking across the street.)
