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The Principle xi
Cameron took some pictures at the reception, here’s my favorite: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Photo by Cameron Hurdus
Posted in Alchemical work, As the crow flies, Black birds, Exhibits, Installation work, Openings
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The Principle x
I thought it might be interesting to have the texts and some images from the exhibit posted here for people who couldn’t make it to the show. Â The Alchemical Theatre (20″ x 16″) Pieces of a demolished theatre, poplar, … Continue reading
The Alchemy of Demolition iv
I fixed the cutout sections, using plenty of epoxy resin to make sure they won’t fall apart again, then sprayed them with a coat of that red primer, which will both seal the surface and give the gold paint something … Continue reading
The Principle
The Principle An alchemical installation by Michael Pearce KWAN FONG GALLERY California Lutheran University 20th September 2008 – 24th October 2008. Opening reception 7pm Saturday 20th September. Â Alchemical philosophy is grounded in the idea that the matter from which … Continue reading
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Tagged Alchemical work, installation, painting, sculpture
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Bombers xxiv
Here’s a snapshot of the lantern, which I painted a week ago, but forgot to post. In the painting it’s representative of the element fire. (Water is the grail cup, earth is the square on the stone, air the hole … Continue reading
Bombers xxi
Here’s a radical change in the appearance of the painting. The sky approaches its completed state, needing a yellow / white moon and a glaze of Ultramarine blue, with some stars and haze to complete it. However, it will need a … Continue reading
The Big Picture
Art and Doug took some great pictures when they came to visit. Here’s a shot of the entire studio as it is right now. It definitely gives you the big picture. Art and I are talking in the top right, … Continue reading
Bombers xvii
 I was irritated enough by the scrappy surface of the canvas in the sky that I scraped it all to knock off the protuding bits, then repainted with a light blue grey. I added some cadmium red to the … Continue reading
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Tagged Alchemical work, death valley, oils, painting
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Bombers xvi
 Putting a cobalt blue onto the grey sky really changed the nature of the painting, didn’t it. Next I’ll put a transparent layer of zinc or flake white over that blue to drop it back a bit. I’m not … Continue reading
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Tagged Alchemical work, oil, painting
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Shortcuts
Here are a few tips for the lazy painter who really doesn’t like cleaning up and wants to save money. Wash your brushes in hot soap and water, not turpentine, wash your hands at the same time. Great for your … Continue reading
