One
of several of the Local Art participants we are crazy about is
Fayetteville, AR native Duane Gardner. His thoughtful, soft-spoken
manner belies an energetic and rebellious streak that is apparent in his
work. His fluid and dynamic brushstrokes and startling juxtapositions
of text jump off the canvas.
When
asked about his inspirations, Duane eagerly mentions the abstract
expressionists. “The drips man! They were literally called ‘action’
painters.” That uninhibited, punk rock spirit strongly informs Duane’s
work. One abstract expressionist that Duane cites in particular is Cy
Twombly. “He was way underappreciated for most of his life, but he is
awesome." Like Twombly, Duane prefers to paint on large canvases. His
goal is large-scale works that feel consuming and create a world for the
viewer to explore. Duane also sights Jean Michel Basqiuat and Robert
Motherwell as influences.
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| Duane Gardner - "The Street" |
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| Cy Twobly - "Leda and the Swan" |
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