This gallery looks into paintings that are different from still life's or portraits. These paintings will have a texture that gives perspective. This perspective will make us look differently at how we view art. "Texture in painting is the look and feel of the canvas. It is based on the paint, and its application, or the addition of materials such as ribbon, metal, wood, lace, leather and sand."
Coming from the Mill, LS Lowry, 1930 - 1930, From the collection of: The Lowry
This piece felt like it fit this gallery because of the buildings and the ground. It looks like real paint on those buildings, but that's because it is. By using real materials, you get real textures.
Di-Rotta, Alice, 2013/2013, From the collection of: Emergence
This artwork was actually spray painted into a side of a building. Why isn't that art? I love how so many elements of the painting are put into the surroundings. The building has become art. It's a natural texture.
Grandfather and Grandson, Park, Soo-keun, 1960, From the collection of: National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea
What is this painting and why does it matter? Grandfather and grandson is texture filled. The art is contained with lots of dots, and scribbles. It's art style is almost incoherent but it seems to pull it off. The reason why I put this in the gallery was because it fit this gallery so well. This painting managed to pull off so much emotion and poignance because of it's texture and style.
Seawall, Richard Diebenkorn, 1957, From the collection of: de Young museum
I love this painting. It reminds me of when I was a kid and art didn't have rules. The grass is one of the best parts, you can see the brush strokes. The water looks like it's been melted into the canvas. This texture gives the painting an almost innocent persona. Art doesn't have rules and texture isn't controlled. This painting shows that and that's why it's perfect for this gallery.
From Lines, Lee, U-fan, 1974, From the collection of: National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea
When you go into modern art, a lot of people don't care. They brush it off because it's just lines. Art works when there is an response to it. This piece really resonated with me, I loved how each line felt different. This wasn't possible without texture. You see each line and it feels nice. This painting is a perfect example of how art doesn't need to make sense. It just needs to make you feel.
Marina Piccola, Capri, William Stanley Haseltine, c. 1870, From the collection of: Maryhill Museum of Art
This painting by William Stanley Haseltine is amazingly breathtaking. You can see the waves in the water. There are so many hidden wonders in this painting. He depicted Mariina Piccola, Capri. And he managed to capture the textures of this world. The rocks looks like rocks. The sky looks like it was there for hundreds of years. Texture gives paintings another layer of depth.
Manfredonia, pertugio del monaco, Wolfgang Lettl, 1976, From the collection of: Lettl Collection
This is the first Wolfgang Lettl painting in my gallery. First off, I loved how he used the every brush stroke in a unique way. One of my favorite techniques is when you can see that it's art. What I mean by that is the texture of the painting. If you can see the depth and the uniqueness of each color, something is going right. This painting gives us a look into Manaco. And it feels like you just stepped into that world.
Muse on Pegasus, Odilon Redon, 1907/1910, From the collection of: The Museum of Modern Art, Gunma
What isn't better than a horse in a dreamworld? This painting is about the pegasus, but I feel the heart of this painting is in the background. Every color looks different. The reds looks more harsh, and the yellows feel more angelic. The colors are so defined and unique. There is so much texture to this artwork. It's almost amazing.
PH-129, Clyfford Still, 1949, From the collection of: Clyfford Still Museum
It almost seems like the paint is dripping down the canvas. The texture in this painting gives an almost watery feel. You look into the bright colors drawn by Clyfford Still and you marvel. The piece of artwork is amazing because it transports you to a world of creativity. PH-129 seems insane but that's a quality of good art.
Manfredonia, Pier West, Wolfgang Lettl, 1980, From the collection of: Lettl Collection
This last painting in my gallery is by Wolfgang Lettl. I love the ocean, the openness to it is so profound. This piece of artwork isn't exemplified because of the setting. It's the texture. Texture as I've said before is so important. It gives artwork personality and reality. Molo di Ponente looks real, and that's due to texture.
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