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Mixed-Media piece by Artist Benjamin Bryant, created after he came across several old panels of pre-printed fabric, featuring post-marks and 19th century illustrations of the French capital, with a decidedly nostalgic bent. Bryant cut the usable parts of the swatches out and proceeded to conceive of the work, with the swatches decoupaged to the canvas and abstract blends of brown, bronze, gold, and copper acrylic paints framing (and securing) the found materials. Largely a conceptual work (which changed over time--the original iteration featured old-fashioned package twine that proved hard to secure and hold in place over time, and fewer metallic hues/paints), Bryant has noted his surprise at the popularity of the piece with visitors to his studio. Prints of the work have proven especially popular among family and friends, many of whom, like Bryant, spent some or all of their lives living and working in Europe.
Original Created:2017
Subjects:Travel
Materials:CanvasSoft (Yarn, Cotton, Fabric)
Mediums:AcrylicScreenprintingTextile
Print:Giclee on Fine Art Paper
Size:10 W x 8 H x 0.1 D in
Size with Frame:15.25 W x 13.25 H x 1.2 D in
Frame:White
Ready to Hang:Yes
Packaging:Ships in a Box
Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.
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Ships From:Printing facility in California.
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More than 25 years ago, an art teacher told artist Benjamin Bryant that he had no artistic talent and should find something--anything!--else to do with his time...in front of an entire class of 8th grade students. It was humiliating and lasting--aside from a few doodles here and there (and learning the basics of Photoshop), Bryant never endeavored to make visual art again. That is, until October 13, 2013--in the midst of the Government shutdown mess, incredible stress at work (compounded by the loss of the furloughed workers), and a serious case of creative writer's block, when he impulsively marched into a nearby art store during one of DC's famous rush hour delays, and decided he would teach himself how to paint. Bryant recalls he purposely chose painting because he was scared of it, and believed himelf to be absolutely devoid of talent in the pursuit. How times have changed! Nearly six years later, art continues to be a deeply satisfying ride for Bryant, one that has become both personally and professionally satisfying. Bryant started with a simple exercise he felt he couldn't get wrong: the drawing or painting of a vase full of flowers, a theme that recurs in his work to this day. He reports he seeks to forever learn, experimenting with different styles of painting regularly and with intentionality. "What I don't know, I set out to learn from a mentor, living or dead, and to self-teach, using learning methods both classical and modern in nature." Bryant wistfully notes how he wishes his six years of painting (influding four years as a relatively successful professional artist) had wiped away the original sin of the art teacher who set out to break my creative spirit, but he notes he no longer thinks that will happen, nor does he desire it to. "I don't think that will ever happen, and I am grateful," he says. "I've learned to lean in and embrace it, and use the memory as both motivation and inspiration."
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