Sunday, June 16, 2013

Project Statement



The creative process for these pieces was a unique experience for me. I have always worked with found objects and recycled materials, but never on such a grand scale. My goal was to use as little external materials as possible and concentrate on transforming the up-cycled materials provided by Dominos. I was given the following: pizza boxes, stickers, work shirts and wrappers for sandwiches. 

It was important to create imagery that followed my interests and was consistent with my aesthetics as an artist. This meant transforming commercial materials into my creative obsessions: butterflies, caterpillars, icons, reliquaries and the human figure. It was also important to connect these obsessions with the essence of the product and materials. I didn’t want the transformation to be so complete that the character of the Dominos items and brand were lost. This was achieved by retaining the original shape of the boxes in some of the series. The “circle” was a common thread/theme in the works. The circular image is symbolic and relatable on several levels: pizza form, Dominos logo, pepperoni (my favorite topping!). The circle is also symbolic in a bigger way, a never-ending line and infinite possibilities.

The colors, shapes, symbols and format create an overall decorative feeling. The gold and arch shape is meant to symbolize preciousness and importance. I used contrasting, bright colors in combination with the gold and black to create interest and heighten the visual experience. The works look great in shadow box format, a standard frame or on a plain pedestal.  This allows the artwork to take center stage!

TO SEE THE INDIVIDUAL SERIES, CHOOSE THE LINKS ON THE RIGHT - "UNDER BLOG ARCHIVE."

Checkerboard Silhouette Series


This series utilized laminated (glued), layered pizza boxes. Each layer has an area cut out to expose another color. The top layer is an individual silhouetted figure, standing in a neon colored field. All works have some form of the checkerboard pattern in the art.

There are 9 unique pieces in this series in various color schemes, including: purple/black checkerboard and neons. There are also butterflies on the surface and decorative elements made from painted bristol board.. Each work is  14 x 14 x .5 inches, priced at $225.


Checkerboard Silhouette 1
14 x 14 x .5 inches
Pizza box, spray paint, paper and ink



Checkerboard Silhouette 2
14 x 14 x .5 inches
Pizza box, spray paint, paper and ink




Checkerboard Silhouette 3
14 x 14 x .5 inches
Pizza box, spray paint, paper and ink

Checkerboard Silhouette 4
14 x 14 x .5 inches
Pizza box, spray paint, paper and ink


Checkerboard Silhouette 5
14 x 14 x .5 inches
Pizza box, spray paint, paper and ink

Checkerboard Silhouette 6
14 x 14 x .5 inches
Pizza box, spray paint, paper and ink

Checkerboard Silhouette 7
14 x 14 x .5 inches
Pizza box, spray paint, paper and ink

Checkerboard Silhouette 8
14 x 14 x .5 inches
Pizza box, spray paint, paper and ink


Checkerboard Silhouette 9
14 x 14 x .5 inches
Pizza box, spray paint, paper and ink





Caterpillar Soft Sculpture Series


This series uses the Dominos Pizza work shirts, cut and sewn into a tube shape. The exterior is masked out with tape and circles from the Dominos stickers and then spray painted.   The raised shapes, spines and antennea are made from cardboard, painted and drawn on. These caterpillars are inspired from real caterpillars existing in nature.

There are 4 unique pieces in this series in various color schemes. One caterpillar is 3 feet long and there are 3 that reach 4 feet long. The are all approximately 10 inches in diameter with the additioanl cardboard elements. They are priced at $375.

If you are interested in one or more works, please email me or purchase direclty using the drop down menu on the right had column. Please let me know which piece you want iby reffering to the title in the note section of the order.

Thanks! John.

 
Gold Caterpillar
36 x 10 inches
Fabric, spray paint, cardboard, gems

Gold Caterpillar (Detail image)
36 x 10 inches
Fabric, spray paint, cardboard, gems

Green Caterpillar
48 x 10 inches
Fabric, spray paint, cardboard, gems



Green Caterpillar (Detail image)
48 x 10 inches
Fabric, spray paint, cardboard, gems

Purple Caterpillar
48 x 10 inches
Fabric, spray paint, cardboard, gems

Purple Caterpillar (Detail image)
36 x 10 inches
Fabric, spray paint, cardboard, gems

Silver Caterpillar
48 x 10 inches
Fabric, spray paint, cardboard, gems

Silver Caterpillar (Detail image)
48 x 10 inches
Fabric, spray paint, cardboard, gems

Pizza Silhouette Series


This series was created using the the lid of Dominos pizza boxes, cut in a circualr shape to mimic a pizza crust. It is raised, like crust and is painted gold, encrusted in craft gem stones. The background is collaged with black butterflies and paper shapes. The surface was then painted with acrylic paint washes. The silhoutted figure was spray painted to achieve the checkerboard pattern.

There are 21 unique pieces in this series in various sizes, ranging from 6 inches in diamteter to 12 inches. Small art works are from 6 – 9 inches in diamter and are $150 each. Medium art works are $175 and ranges from 10 – 12 inches.

If you are interested in one or more works, please email me or purchase direclty using the drop down menu on the right had column. Please let me know which piece you want iby reffering to the title in the note section of the order.

Thanks! John.


Pizza Silhouette #1
SMALL - 6 inches in diameter
Cardboard, paper, acrylic paint, spray paint and gems

Pizza Silhouette #2
SMALL - 7 inches in diameter
Cardboard, paper, acrylic paint, spray paint and gems

Pizza Silhouette #3
SMALL - 7 inches in diameter
Cardboard, paper, acrylic paint, spray paint and gems


Pizza Silhouette #5
SMALL - 8 inches in diameter
Cardboard, paper, acrylic paint, spray paint and gems

Pizza Silhouette #6
SMALL - 8 inches in diameter
Cardboard, paper, acrylic paint, spray paint and gems


Pizza Silhouette #8
SMALL - 9 inches in diameter
Cardboard, paper, acrylic paint, spray paint and gems


Pizza Silhouette #10
SMALL - 9 inches in diameter
Cardboard, paper, acrylic paint, spray paint and gems

Pizza Silhouette #11
SMALL - 9 inches in diameter
Cardboard, paper, acrylic paint, spray paint and gems

Pizza Silhouette #12
MEDIUM - 9.5 inches in diameter
Cardboard, paper, acrylic paint, spray paint and gems

Pizza Silhouette #13
MEDIUM - 9.5 inches in diameter
Cardboard, paper, acrylic paint, spray paint and gems



Pizza Silhouette #16
MEDIUM - 10.5 inches in diameter
Cardboard, paper, acrylic paint, spray paint and gems

Pizza Silhouette #17
MEDIUM - 10.5 inches in diameter
Cardboard, paper, acrylic paint, spray paint and gems

Pizza Silhouette #18
MEDIUM - 10.5 inches in diameter
Cardboard, paper, acrylic paint, spray paint and gems


Pizza Silhouette #20
MEDIUM - 10.5 inches in diameter
Cardboard, paper, acrylic paint, spray paint and gems

Pizza Silhouette #21
MEDIUM - 12 inches in diameter
Cardboard, paper, acrylic paint, spray paint and gems