Rod Penner
Paintings, 1987-2022
(Author) Louis K. Meisel
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- Penner's works are based on his photographs, digital video stills, and his experience of the rural landscapes of Texas and New Mexico Penner's hyper realistic technique meticulously records both the iconic imagery and the beauty in the ashes of these once-prosperous streets and neighborhoods that still endure 120 color platesThe abandoned and forgotten landscapes of rural southwestern towns are the favored subjects of Rod Penner's paintings. The artist's keen eye combines photojournalism and photorealism to create images of small-town America. His deft use of contrasts in his images -- despondency and hope, isolation and nostalgia -- evokes memories of The Last Picture Show and elicits complex responses from viewers. "I'm interested in the look of things and the quality of being there," he says. "A moment that is completely frozen with all the variety of textures; rust on poles, crumbling asphalt, light hitting the grass." Penner's works are based on his photographs, digital video stills, and his experience of the rural landscapes of Texas and New Mexico. He depicts desolate, often deserted locations, the character of old houses and abandoned buildings, weather, and unique geography. His chosen scenes are infused with a cinematic quality that is the result of the exquisite light that he captures with his meticulous process. "The finished paintings should evoke contrasting responses of melancholy and warmth, desolation and serenity," he says.
Information
Publisher:
The Artist Book Foundation
Format:
Hardcover
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781732986442
Publish year:
2023
Publish date:
Feb. 17, 2023
Louis K. Meisel
Louis K. Meisel is a renowned art dealer and author known for his expertise in photorealism. His most famous work, "Photorealism Since 1980," highlights the evolution of this artistic movement. Meisel's writing style is concise and informative, making him a leading authority in the art world.