Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Connected

Starting to feel more alive after viewing the amazing work by Jacob Magraw. His paintings remind me of a three dimensional topographic map...each colorful layer building onto one another. They also have a "everything is connected" type of feeling. The natural and bodily formations seem familiar and somehow connected. Like the similar characteristics between tree roots and blood veins...such an interesting correlation. Do you get the same feelings - or am I still cracked out from the weekend?

36 comments:

  1. CindySeptember 2, 2008 at 2:16 PM

    i couldn't have said it better ;)! i really love the color palette, the cream paper really brings it all together beautifully.

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  2. Ann MarieSeptember 2, 2008 at 2:17 PM

    Very interesting. The colors are really beautiful and the shapes so organic. Nice find.

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  3. JosephineSeptember 2, 2008 at 2:23 PM

    i don't think you're cracked out from the long weekend. when i look at these paintings, the word "harmony" comes to mind.

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  4. Chubby ChiequeSeptember 2, 2008 at 2:33 PM

    Hi there!

    I agree what "josephine" said... harmony is the word. I love the soft color mixtures. It really fits to our fall season.

    Just look at the mushroom, feels am in the woods picking them up.

    Enjoy your day ahead!

    greetings from sunny Stockholm,
    //chie

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2008 at 2:37 PM

    I also see almost human-like qualities in them. Arms, hands, etc. Very cool!

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  6. karey m.September 2, 2008 at 2:57 PM

    you may be cracked out from the weekend {i may steal this phrase, by the way! it's apropos.}...

    but your taste is nothing short of perfect, as always. these are dreamy.

    glad you had a nice time. i am so addicted to that pollen art thingie you posted last week. grrr.

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  7. aimeeSeptember 2, 2008 at 3:01 PM

    wow!! these remind me of those cool multi-color koh-i-noor magic pencils, melted down and resculptured. they're the exact same colors.

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2008 at 3:06 PM

    Love your selections! I totally see the topographic connection.

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  9. please sirSeptember 2, 2008 at 3:09 PM

    Aimee - YES - I totally see that!

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  10. JanSeptember 2, 2008 at 3:16 PM

    Really pretty colors.

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  11. Wayfaring WandererSeptember 2, 2008 at 3:35 PM

    I'm thinking ligaments and tissues.....hmmmm

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  12. MIMILEESeptember 2, 2008 at 3:52 PM

    What interesting artwork!


    I like it!....very different.

    Best Regards,
    MIMILEE.....<><

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  13. robin ann mcintoshSeptember 2, 2008 at 4:19 PM

    I see it... although I don't like the colors he uses... but I still appreciate the beauty!

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  14. Claire,September 2, 2008 at 4:53 PM

    Wonderful post, I love "connected". I do get the feeling from these still life, I like the second one, looks like ears, listening.

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  15. JuliaSeptember 2, 2008 at 5:44 PM

    I totally get it! It's amazing isn't it? I love these prints!

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  16. Mrs.FrenchSeptember 2, 2008 at 6:11 PM

    beautiful? yes...cracked out? no.

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  17. Hey HarrietSeptember 2, 2008 at 8:04 PM

    hehe...yeah I get the same feelings. So you're not all cracked out from your weekend (what a funny little expression!)

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2008 at 8:19 PM

    ooooooooooh........ love the color combos! it's always so interesting to me the way that different people combine colors!

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  19. HilaSeptember 2, 2008 at 9:25 PM

    this is amazing Diana, thanks for sharing.

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  20. naphtali September 2, 2008 at 9:42 PM

    very interesting. i don't have a keen eye...so didn't see "that", but after reading your comment I think you were spot on.

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  21. kateSeptember 2, 2008 at 9:59 PM

    Yes, I totally see it. Especially in the middle painting. I see roots, exotic florals, veins and arteries, lungs... Quite exquisite.

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  22. UnknownSeptember 2, 2008 at 11:11 PM

    Interesting pictures, I'll be honest..i starred at it for a long time..but still no connection, must be the holiday-hangover I had, brain's not functioning so well. It happens to me at times, holiday or not hahaha..

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  23. AnnSeptember 3, 2008 at 4:22 AM

    They are so nice.I love the colors. Just what I'm currently feeling right now, a little floating, bright, alive, and happy.

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  24. SongySeptember 3, 2008 at 5:02 AM

    remind me more of Dali's dream scapes. That tells something doesn't it? I haven't quite recovered from my crazy weekend of nothing exciting.

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  25. porter hoveySeptember 3, 2008 at 9:04 AM

    Yes, totally lovely!

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  26. jaeSeptember 3, 2008 at 9:49 AM

    I see it, but to me, the one with the mushroom speaks loudest.

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  27. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2008 at 10:12 AM

    You are too funny. I love these, especially the colors.

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  28. ElizabethSeptember 3, 2008 at 11:14 AM

    I love the bottom painting of the mushroom. Looking at it I can almost feel it growing in front of me!

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  29. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2008 at 1:21 PM

    LOVE! So beautiful!

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  30. .....September 3, 2008 at 1:57 PM

    so nice ! i love it

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  31. Design ScoutingSeptember 3, 2008 at 9:17 PM

    These are lovely!

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  32. CraveSeptember 3, 2008 at 11:02 PM

    so organic and lovely! digging the colors as well!

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  33. VictoriaSeptember 4, 2008 at 12:36 AM

    Wonderful description! Such beautiful colors in these works!

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  34. CamilleSeptember 4, 2008 at 7:29 AM

    I adore anything with, as I called as a child, "swirly colors." These are beautiful..love the mushroom.

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  35. UnknownSeptember 4, 2008 at 12:00 PM

    yep. i completely see what you mean about connectedness. those are pretty neat...the color, concept, and all.

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  36. SimplyGroveSeptember 4, 2008 at 12:21 PM

    The colors in these images are so lovely! Come over and enter in my SG giveaway. You will love the prize!!!

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