This was painted on wood that looked like a wooden fence, and was hanging with chains.
My photo doesn't do this piece any justice. The details in the background are amazing...
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Brothers of the Robbing Hood
So Friday I went and checked out Hebru Brantley's show, "Brothers of the Robbing Hood." It was a really good show. Brianne Miskie was there from SAIC ArtEd, and it was some various SAIC staff and alumni in the building. I really like Hebru's art for various reasons...One, I know what he's talking about with his works because they identify to the street and urban coulture. Some of the details within the works speak to my past and what I grew up around or seeing. Another reason, is his use of colors and overall style. Each piece has meaning, and seems carefully, and soulfully executed. I admire his ability as an artist. He seems to also be really growing in popularity too, and more and more people are starting to recognize him. I wonder how he feels to have started something and then see it take off to higher levels. He had various assistants and a sharp manager all on his behalf taking care of business. It was an open bar, delicious food, and great hip hop music for all to enjoy. The hip and sexy where definitely in the building. I don't really get out to too many art shows, so this was somewhat of a new experience for me. I honored the new experience by purchasing 2 pieces for my own collection. Below is some of the work. Oh and none the images below are any of the works I purchased. I purchased some other pieces that were smaller, and a lot more in my price range. :-)
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Happy you got a chance to go see this show. I love how his pieces seem interupted - as if caught in the act of telling his story.
ReplyDeleteI love the juxtaposition of the pink hair girl with the super detailed colorless background. Crazy how he could pack all of those drawings in! Congratulations on your art pieces!
ReplyDeleteA lot of works were made outdoor, the show gathered those works and exhibit in indoor space. I wonder how you feel different from it?
ReplyDeleteThat's a good question Hsu, I hadn't thought about that so much. Most of the work that I saw was done on a canvas except for some things painted on objects. Like he had propane tanks that he painted on, and the wooden fence image that he painted on. He also did a some pattern design work on a Harley Davidson motorcycle that was on display. It seems that he is enjoying a decent amount of commercial success. But wither he painted the images outside or inside It doesn't quite matter to me because I am seeing the image on canvas for the first vs having seen it outside. It would be interesting to see the work outside on a building though, I don't know if it would have the same impact if seeing it up close and personal. Sometimes with street art your engagement with it is brief, like riding the train and seeing buildings with tags....you may miss elements the artist wanted you to see. At least with this way you can see everything. If that makes sense.
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