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Monday, July 30, 2012

Visual Art Hypnotic Prints, Activist Photographs, Paintings for Astronauts, and the Late Plein Air Painter of Seattle at First Thursday This Week

Posted by Jen Graves on Mon, Jul 30, 2012 at 12:45 PM

The prints (by Ben Beres, at Davidson).

vortext from Rodrigo valenzuela on Vimeo.

The photographs (by various artists, at M.I.A.).

John Armstrong, self-portrait in opposition to the Vietnam War, 1968.

Courtesy the artist and M.I.A. Gallery
John Armstrong, self-portrait in opposition to the Vietnam War, 1968.

The paintings (Decor for Interstellar Flight, by Matthew Offenbacher, at SOIL).

The plein air artist (Christopher Martin Hoff, RIP, at Linda Hodges).

Christopher Martin Hoff, Totem 5 Whale, 2011

Courtesy the artist and Linda Hodges Gallery
Christopher Martin Hoff, Totem 5 Whale, 2011

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As much as I like the work of the late Chris Hoff, whom I knew, I'm disappointed at the use of the title "The Late Plein Air Painter of Seattle" in this context. Another great Seattle plein air painter passed away just a short while before Chris's untimely demise, and is just as deserving of the title, maybe even moreso. Paul Havas began painting 'en plain air' in Seattle in the 1960s, and had an exhibition history at Woodside/Braseth Gallery that spanned 40+ years. Paul was a generous and thoughtful spirit who gave much to this community. I spoke to Chris about Paul's death shortly before Chris unexpectedly passed away, and I believe he would have concurred in this sentiment. By all means give Chris his due, but please not at the expense of other worthy artists.

Posted by jacques-boot

on July 30, 2012 at 2:39 PM

I'm pretty sure that the title wasn't meant to suggest that Chris Hoff was THE plein air painter of Seattle. Just that he was A plein air painter FROM Seattle. I also enjoy the painting of the late plain air painter Paul Havas and if you would like to see a small tribute to his work go to the Museum of Nortwest Art in La Conner. They have a nice selection of his paintings and drawings as part of their new exhibit Moments of Quiet from the perminent collection. They have 3 paintings and 3 drawings on display in tribute.

Posted by timmiche on July 30, 2012 at 8:54 PM

I think that the title was intended to suggest THE, otherwise Jen would have used A. I would be the first to agree that hyperbole has its place, but in this case I see it as being disrespectful. It's possible that it was just syntactical clumsiness, something that Jen is sometimes guilty of. Perhaps she can best address the issue.

Posted by jacques-boot

on July 31, 2012 at 10:13 AM

@jaques-boot - Every line begins with "The" ... Relax.

Posted by First Thursday Art Schlock

on August 2, 2012 at 12:52 PM

What's more, if Ms. Graves intended every "The" as "THEE ONE AND ONLY" I have to wonder why your complaint would only begin with the last offender. I mean, really, Offenbacher? No complaints there?

Posted by First Thursday Art Schlock

on August 2, 2012 at 12:56 PM