'Comeback boys' is an exhibition of miniature portraits of imaginary men and invented idols. An ensemble of fictional, yet quintessential, heroes, icons, alter egos, and assorted gentlemen. The young men in these images represent the cast from a stereotypical tragicomedy – which in this case is, the legend of the modern man.
These character sketches serve as a sort of regimen for the artist, a catalogue of actors who form part of Taylor’s picture lexicon, and every so often make an appearance his work. In ‘Comeback boys’ they are portrayed in intimate, miniature works on paper, suggesting a kind of specimen of contemporary, masculine identities.
In the process of selecting works for the show, Taylor wanted to draw together the variety of mediums he investigates when working on paper: ranging from simple pencil sketches to monotype prints, the show looks at how different drawing mediums inform the characterization of the male subjects.
Opens Wednesday 9 June 2010 @ 18h30
CO-OP http://www.co-opjoburg.com
These character sketches serve as a sort of regimen for the artist, a catalogue of actors who form part of Taylor’s picture lexicon, and every so often make an appearance his work. In ‘Comeback boys’ they are portrayed in intimate, miniature works on paper, suggesting a kind of specimen of contemporary, masculine identities.
In the process of selecting works for the show, Taylor wanted to draw together the variety of mediums he investigates when working on paper: ranging from simple pencil sketches to monotype prints, the show looks at how different drawing mediums inform the characterization of the male subjects.
Opens Wednesday 9 June 2010 @ 18h30
CO-OP http://www.co-opjoburg.com
68 Juta Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg | +27 11 023 0336
Wednesday to Friday 10:00 – 17:00 & Saturday 10:00 – 14:00 (Or by appointment)
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| First time barfly (Michael Taylor 2010, Ink drawing) |
