Unlike many creators who compile these historical survey videos, I really appreciate how you take care to ensure the images correspond with the voiceovers. 👍🏽
It seems that others tried to pigeonhole Sam into a style of painting that didn't interest him. It's fortunate that he followed his own vision. Great video!
Love this series by Sam. I had the pleasure of seeing him speak about his work in Houston years ago. He was very excited about returning to hard edge abstraction as he had gone back to work on a series of shaped panels.
Must admit it's hard for me to wrap my head around most of the drape painting/sculpture. But then again, that's the main reason I love art - to challenge my perceptions and preconceptions. Thanks!
Thank you for this. This is a terrific mix of bio, history, aesthetics, technique and intentions. (Too much 'art talk' is a speaker or writer just parroting some hyperbola over and over again. Zero information.) I know of Gilliam, seen a lot of his work, don't remember it that well because it was in museums where the number of paintings is always overwhelming. But I am sure, as here, I immediately recognize in the straight line paintings design elements that make it immediately interesting. Also after seeing artist like Gilliam, Stella, Mondrian I would try to make 'knock offs' in Illustrator and Photoshop of various hard edge works. When nothing comes out of it, I've learned something. 1/16th inch, a slight color shift can make all the difference. I'm surprised Kandinsky wasn't mentioned as an inspiration. The hanging piece is like Kandinsky in that its palette isn't limited in anyway, there's a diversity of elements, elements float on the surface. Symphony was said about Kandinsky and that's also definitely happening here. Your video will help reinforce the Sam Gilliam neuron in my brain; so next museum it'll light up, I'll pay closer attention, remember more. I once photographed brand new work of a painter from Mississippi or Alabama who'd covered the entire interior of a rental studio in Los Angeles with cardboard because he was so energetic. It was like walking on fly paper. I'm sure he was inspired by Gilliam. That's an element of painting I don't anyone has intentionally done anything with -- yet.
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Mr. West, I am stuffed. Thank you for this delightful discovery of the works of art by Sam Gilliam.
You’re too kind! Thanks again for the support.
Unlike many creators who compile these historical survey videos, I really appreciate how you take care to ensure the images correspond with the voiceovers. 👍🏽
Thanks so much! I try :)
It seems that others tried to pigeonhole Sam into a style of painting that didn't interest him. It's fortunate that he followed his own vision.
Great video!
Well said! And thanks again!
Wow I’m so glad I’ve found your channel
So nice of you to say. Thanks for watching and the comment!
Love this series by Sam. I had the pleasure of seeing him speak about his work in Houston years ago. He was very excited about returning to hard edge abstraction as he had gone back to work on a series of shaped panels.
I never had the chance to meet him. So glad he started getting the recognition he deserved.
Really interesting I am new on your channel but truly like it
Must admit it's hard for me to wrap my head around most of the drape painting/sculpture. But then again, that's the main reason I love art - to challenge my perceptions and preconceptions. Thanks!
Thank you for tuning in and commenting! Always very much appreciated.
Thank you for this. This is a terrific mix of bio, history, aesthetics, technique and intentions. (Too much 'art talk' is a speaker or writer just parroting some hyperbola over and over again. Zero information.) I know of Gilliam, seen a lot of his work, don't remember it that well because it was in museums where the number of paintings is always overwhelming. But I am sure, as here, I immediately recognize in the straight line paintings design elements that make it immediately interesting. Also after seeing artist like Gilliam, Stella, Mondrian I would try to make 'knock offs' in Illustrator and Photoshop of various hard edge works. When nothing comes out of it, I've learned something. 1/16th inch, a slight color shift can make all the difference. I'm surprised Kandinsky wasn't mentioned as an inspiration. The hanging piece is like Kandinsky in that its palette isn't limited in anyway, there's a diversity of elements, elements float on the surface. Symphony was said about Kandinsky and that's also definitely happening here.
Your video will help reinforce the Sam Gilliam neuron in my brain; so next museum it'll light up, I'll pay closer attention, remember more. I once photographed brand new work of a painter from Mississippi or Alabama who'd covered the entire interior of a rental studio in Los Angeles with cardboard because he was so energetic. It was like walking on fly paper. I'm sure he was inspired by Gilliam. That's an element of painting I don't anyone has intentionally done anything with -- yet.
This was so nice to read. Thanks so much for watching, and commenting.
Gilliam was one of the greatest artists this country ever produced. A true genius.
I couldn’t agree more! I’m sad I never got to meet him, but very happy I’ve been able to experience his work.
I wish (a younger) Samuel L Jackson would have made a biopic of Mr. Gilliam! He looks the part!
I hadn’t thought of this. So true!