Lot 229
Tom Potocki has paint in his blood, almost literally. His father was a painter who worked as a commercial artist, back in the days when real artists painted billboards and such. Potocki has been painting since he was six years old, and maybe even before that, he says. He studied formally at Carnegie Mellon University where he got his BFA in painting and design, then received his MFA from Edinboro University. Potocki spent years teaching fine art at institutions across what he calls the Rust Belt of Pennsylvania before moving to Charleston seven years ago. He and his wife live in Hollywood, SC, a 40-minute drive south of Charleston, where his studio is a sanctuary in the middle of the woods, separate from their home. Art is a private thing, until you exhibit it, says Potocki. A reviewer once described Potockis paintings as refined graffiti, which he embraced. His abstract paintings are an evolution from his classical training, in which he challenges viewers to let down their preconceived notions of what art is, and use their imagination a little bit. His creation process is a physical, tactile one. He often applies paint directly onto the canvas with his hands, and sometimes even uses his whole body to move it around. The physicality of the process is what appeals to him. Water is another tool that Potocki uses to manipulate the paint, which removes a lot of the artists control. While that is a scary idea for many, he enjoys the freedom of this process hes developed over the years. Water creates an unpredictable element, and sometimes the colors accidentally mix themselves. In this manner, the painting ultimately takes control. We describe all items to the best of our ability as we are not experts on everything. Please ask specific questions on details or condition prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS. We box and ship to keep costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the costumer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or UPS (art)
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- 10.5" x 17.5" and 20" x 32" framed Condition:
- Excellent Condition
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