Imagination & Initiation
Contemporary Artist Series 2009
The 2009 Contemporary Series will feature
five solo exhibits by artists of varied style
and approach to provide insight into
their personal journeys.
Without A Doubt
Jon Langford
October 16 - December 30, 2009
Jon was taken with the idea that, once upon a time, the popular culture could embrace without flinching subjects and stories about life and death. He sees this in sharp contrast to what he refers to as our present “vacuity of culture” where the mainstream cannot appear to tolerate anything more profound than “bread and circus” theatrics. In many respects, this is a theme he has taken on in his paintings. Langford is not only a musician, but also a painter and comic artist. (He got his start as an art student in the same Leeds University scene of the mid 70's that produced the Gang of Four.) His multi-layered paintings take imagery from old country music publicity photos and sheet music and envelope them in a haze of ironic nostalgia. His use of the iconography of the country music artist depicts a conflict between the authenticity of intent and the demands of corporate entertainment.
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Chet Atkins
Gagarin
Print on Wood
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