Monday, January 30, 2012

HOMMAGE TO HENRY MOORE'S DRAWINGS FROM WWII/ 'Woman in Blankets' by Eric Whollem, 1985/ Figurative Expressionism



WOMAN IN BLANKETS
1985
by Eric Whollem
mixed media on paper
Collection of the artist
9" x 6"
COPYRIGHT BY THE ARTIST

HOMMAGE TO HENRY MOORE'S DRAWINGS FROM WWII

The British sculptor, Henry Moore, created a series of drawings that showed
reclining figures in underground bomb shelters during World War II. The above
drawing pays hommage to these classic drawings, known for their sculptural
qualities.

My drawing above was executed with a palette knife drawn through layered
parafin and gouache.

The painting below (previously posted on my blog) is a portion of my inquiry
into the reclining figure theme:


NOTHING UPON AWAKENING
1988
by Eric Whollem
mixed media on paper
Collection of the artist
COPYRIGHT BY THE ARTIST

 
Most of my sculptures are highly textured, with lots of detailed surface treatment.
Below is a sample of my sculptural works.


AGAPE
ceramic sculpture
by Eric Whollem
Photo copyright by the artist



THE WHITE GODDESS
ceramic sculpture
by Eric Whollem
Photo copyright by the artist



EARTH GODDESS
ceramic sculpture
by Eric Whollem
Photo copyright by the artist


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