Embrace Process Part 1
Posted by David Mazure | Filed under Diagrams, Installations
The developmental process of the finished Embrace mural installation was very long (and quite interesting I think!). So, in this post and the next, I’ll show you how I came up with what you see in the final piece.
A view of the site before my meddling:
A few images (of the many) of the poses (of TJ & Jessica) I referenced while developing the imagery for the installation:
My first concept drawing based upon the figure drawings of TJ & Jessica:
A little Photoshop magic used to superimpose that first concept drawing over the actual space (I didn’t think it looked too good — so, back to the drawing board!):
I redrew the original drawing in a more fluid, cloud-like style. Unfortunately, some referred to it as the ‘poop cloud’:
Still liking this drawing, I plugged it into a scaled vector file (in Adobe Illustrator) to see how it would look. This is where the idea of using frames on top of the mural worked its way into the plans. But, what to do in those frames had not yet been decided. I also toyed around with the possibility of extending the imagery onto the windows via paint or vinyl, but that got scratched in succeeding sketches. Overall, though, I couldn’t help but see a ‘poop cloud’, so, back to the drawing board!:
End of Embrace Process Part 1.
Embrace
Posted by David Mazure | Filed under Drawings, Installations
Embrace, completed on July 6th, 2010, is technically my first commissioned installation work. I use the definition of the word ‘commission’ loosely though, because I wound up doing this project for free (and it was my pleasure to do so!). The proud owners of Embrace are two very good friends of mine, TJ and Jessica Lee and the piece now adorns the back wall area behind their bar, framed by two windows on either side. They have been very patient with me as I have had the area behind their bar in some disarray for the past year (or more?) — thanks guys!
Final Cohabitants Pics
Posted by David Mazure | Filed under Shows
If you aren’t already sick of pictures from Cohabitants, then you certainly will be after this post! For those of you who didn’t make it up to the show these pictures are for you. While up in Abingdon a few weeks ago, I decided to take a few more pictures of the show that might enhance the remote viewing (from the comfort of your own computer) of the exhibit. I like to think of these pictures as a slightly further in-depth analysis of the experience of being there.
New Gallery Added!
Posted by David Mazure | Filed under Prints
A new gallery has been added! Just click on the Galleries link above (then scroll down to Miscellaneous Artwork) or just click here to view it. The Miscellaneous Artwork gallery contains a several prints and drawings that I kind of forgot about over the past few years. Most of them have only been on exhibit in one or two shows (or not at all!). One of my favorites is Oblivination (from 2007?) pictured below. Oblivination is a series of five framed intaglios with clear & translucent vinyl (thanks Logan!) adhered to the glass.
Transmeanderation Helix (3rd time’s a charm!)
Posted by David Mazure | Filed under Drawings, Installations
Below are images of Transmeanderation Helix. This is the third time I have displayed this particular drawing installation. The first incarnation at my solo exhibition Schema, seen here, was a little over 29 feet and included a second black vinyl portion. The second incarnation from my solo exhibition Organism, seen here, was a mere 13 feet. And, now, for Cohabitants, it has been transformed (cut down actually) to a little over 16 feet to fit the space in which is currently resides.
The reason I reference Transmeanderation Helix as a drawing installation is because each time it is is installed it is: 1. cut down to fit into the space provided by the gallery, 2. adhered directly to the wall and 3. framed by custom moulding that is cut, painted, and nailed directly to the wall in each new incarnation. In this sense, it can technically be considered a site-specific installation (though I’m using the interpretation of that term very loosely).
One final note: I would like to thank Ed Mazure (my father) for all of the photos that you have been seeing from the Cohabitants show. (The photos below are credited to both Ed Mazure and the lovely Kyra Dosch-Klemer).
Sold!
Posted by David Mazure | Filed under Drawings, Events
For those of you who have had your eye on this little diddy, you can kiss your dreams goodbye! Evolution of a Thought has been sold! It has been hanging in the Chapel Hill Town Hall (as part of the Public Art Series) for a few months this summer and it caught the eye of a passerby — and just like that, it is no longer in my possession! I greatly appreciate all of the help Steve Wright (Public Art Coordinator) has given me throughout the exhibit — thanks for being extremely accommodating!
Evolution of a Thought
Graphite & Ink, 84″ x 22″
