I have always described Carl's work as whimsical, but maybe that isn't fair. That would imply that it's not important or serious. His work certainly steers towards the fantastical and the absurd. His approach to color (primarily through watercolor) is beautiful yet fragile, as if touching the work would shatter it into a million pieces.
Of course, one of Carl's mainstays is his robot art, which (as you may have guessed by the name of my blog) is near and dear to my heart. Even these cold, lifeless creatures show a warmth that no automaton could express. They are robots with emotions and needs. Robots that search for love and beauty, seeking better lives and inspiration for their imagination. They are Carl's robots,
unlike any of other that I have ever seen.
I realize that I am a writer and sometimes when I critique art, I irritate even the most critical of artists. I am brash and uncaring with my judgment of artists and their work. For the record, Carl usually stands against my harsh approach. His art, his heart, his vision are a light for the region I live within. Without his work and words, I have often considered giving up on my poetry and spoken word performances. Carl Vestweber, the absurd dances with beauty and is not marred.
Of course, one of Carl's mainstays is his robot art, which (as you may have guessed by the name of my blog) is near and dear to my heart. Even these cold, lifeless creatures show a warmth that no automaton could express. They are robots with emotions and needs. Robots that search for love and beauty, seeking better lives and inspiration for their imagination. They are Carl's robots,
unlike any of other that I have ever seen.
I realize that I am a writer and sometimes when I critique art, I irritate even the most critical of artists. I am brash and uncaring with my judgment of artists and their work. For the record, Carl usually stands against my harsh approach. His art, his heart, his vision are a light for the region I live within. Without his work and words, I have often considered giving up on my poetry and spoken word performances. Carl Vestweber, the absurd dances with beauty and is not marred.
To contact Carl about his work, to thank him for being such a kick ass guy, or to give him youtube clips from the big lebowski, here is his myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/insectsandpeppermints
http://www.myspace.com/insectsandpeppermints
5 comments:
No, I don't think its bad especially when the artist is good.
His work sings.
Does he do commissioned work?
yeah, i think so. his contact info can be found on his myspace, which I will add to this post.
In describing Carl's work I think whimsical is an entirely appropriate description that in no way denigrates what he does. It has an innocence and a playfulness about it that evokes more emotion than a lot of "serious" (and by serious I mean overly dark and overly self-aware) artwork. I mean isn't it wonderful that you can look at a painting of Carl's and just smile? I love that guy. Great blog Dan.
-Charlie
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