Art Lovers discussion

Well, as of 02/02/2022
I like this piece. I don't believe it is famous fine art (yet?) but I find it intriguing and humorous. Kinda cute!


Lightninghead
Frank Robert Dixon
2012

More from this artist:


Swirling Beauty


Open Your Eyes

https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/f...

Heather wrote: "Well, as of 02/02/2022
I like this piece. I don't believe it is famous fine art (yet?) but I find it intriguing and humorous. Kinda cute!


Lightninghead
Frank Robert Dixon
2012

More from this art..."
Dixon is new to me.
I like this one:

And here I always thought Dirk knew every artist who ever existed.

Jimmy wrote: "And here I always thought Dirk knew every artist who ever existed."
Haha, where did you get that idea?
I'm still learning everyday!

Dirk wrote: "Dixon is new to me.
I like this one is new to me"

I liked that one, too. Those that weren't more like the 'faces'. He had others like the one you posted. I'm glad you brought one of those to the thread! If anyone wants to peruse his other art, the gallery site is above. OR, do as Dirk did and post your favorite one from his collection. Or not necessarily his, but it is a site for a lot of art. Pick your own favs!

Okay, I am cheating. I didn't see this piece this year. I saw it last year when it was texted to me. But I had it posted in another thread in this folder but it didn't get many views.

I want to post it again because I think it is hilarious and yes, crazy! I have seen other crazy art based on pictures of Dali, too. I think I'll try to look those up...or anyone else can, too!



Okay, I have a challenge to go along with this one since I don't know all my Dali paintings all that well.

What is the name of the painting this resembles?

Heather wrote: "...What is the name of the painting this resembles?"

That's an easy one I posted the original last year in July:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Dirk wrote: "Heather wrote: "...What is the name of the painting this resembles?"

That's an easy one I posted the original last year in July:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...-..."


You said it probably is his most famous one and I didn't even know it? Now I'm embarrassed! I thought Persistence of Memory was his most famous one. Hmmm.

I saw a small Dali traveling exhibit once and it had mostly statues. I was really young and didn't know much about him. The only one I remember is the woman with lots of drawers down her front. I think her name had something to do with giraffe? I could be way off, but I did find out and remember from that experience that the reason that he painted and did statues of the women with drawers is because he believes every woman is always hiding something or something(s) thus some drawers are open a little and some a lot. Every woman is a sort of enigma.

I found it:




The Burning Giraffe>
1937



The Meaning of The Burning Giraffe

In the foreground of this small picture is the irrational and bewitching figure of a slender woman – Venus without a face. Salvador Dalí placed her in a flooded desert of blue light. The figure of a woman’s body, which is most likely in a state of decay, is covered with thin tissue.

On the back of this mysterious woman, there are peculiar phallic clubs supported by crutches. The woman pulls leathery hands that cannot find support in space. Most likely, she is looking for contact with the world. Her legs seem to be in motion. In the left lower limb, you can see protruding empty and half-open boxes.

They can symbolize the secrets of human fear. This entire female character is a symbol of human impotence, as well as a proposal of ruthless fate.

In the background of Salvador Dalí’s “The Burning Giraffe”, another female figure can be seen on the right side of the painting. She looks a lot like the first woman, and she also has a few golf clubs sticking out strangely from her back. Sparkling branches grow from the head. In her right hand, she holds a raised red belt, symbolizing victory.

The Flaming Giraffe is in the background on the left side of the image. The flames rising from the body cast long shadows that also show the strangeness and aridity of the landscape.

For any of the characters in the picture, there is no choice but to run. Nobody and nothing can save them. You cannot change your destiny.

The composition of Dali giraffes is dynamic, closed, created based on oblique lines. Dali focused on dark tones and shades of blue. These cold colors overwhelm the audience. Warm accents (yellow, red) interact with cool blue to create a harmonious whole.

https://blogofart.com/art/salvador-da...

Dirk wrote: "Heather wrote: "...What is the name of the painting this resembles?"

That's an easy one I posted the original last year in July:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...-..."

Dirk, I was perusing all of our folders looking for a specific one that we opened a long time ago and I found this picture that you originally posted! I guess I got that picture from you! I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to step on your toes. I didn't mean to post your picture. I didn't know it was already posted (the one with cats, not the original). Please forgive me.

Heather wrote: "Dirk wrote: "Heather wrote: "...What is the name of the painting this resembles?"

That's an easy one I posted the original last year in July:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/......"

Don't worry about Heather. I really don't mind.
Any idea's about the theme of the PotD this month?
Not much reaction so far...

Dirk wrote: "Any idea's about the theme of the PotD this month?
Not much reaction so far... ."

At first I thought mixed media, then I thought they were all American until you posted the one Portuguese artist. I thought they were all based in NY, but I'm not sure again about the Portuguese artist. I know they are all abstract but you have done several of those in the past, it could be abstract from artists up-and-coming? Artists not so well-known? So I'm sorry, Dirk, I have no idea at this point.

Heather wrote: "they were all American until you posted the one Portug..."

Mmm, I didn’t realise it would be so difficult… maybe after a couple more days…