Comments on: Now I Got Worry (StressMonkey)

By: patrick

patrick — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 06:05:57 +0000

flossy - It’s not that big…only about 9″ x 12″. Alot of my work is smaller, but I do a good amount that is bigger as well. I’d go even bigger if it wasn’t so pricey to ship to shows in the US. Yeah, the turtle thing kinda freaked me out a llittle at the time. It was just soooooo weird.

Neda - Thanks! That’s what art is all about, right?

Curious - Thanks for the great compliments! Vines are fun to do. Any kind of design element like that is a blast. The canvas sounds like a great idea for when I’m not working with wood textures. Thanks so much for the advice! I will definitely be trying it out soon!

Matt - Great to have you back, man! Your art is looking spectacular as well. I actually had an idea for using origami ages and ages ago, but it got buried in the sketchbook. It’s a very cool and exciting idea. Of course, I’ll have to re-learn how to do origami, but that’s the fun part! Monkeys, they also fling poop!

By: Matt Dawson

Matt Dawson — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:20:41 +0000

Hey Back Patrick!
Thanks as always for the comments on my blog and the warm welcome back into the IF fold. Your work is as strong as ever… and primates, how could I not comment(a shared obsession)! I’d agree, they are so similar and yet distinct from us ‘higher primates’ that they provide a window onto ourselves (for better and for worse). And if that’s all a bit too deep and existential… they are really funny sometimes too! The 3D aspect to your work is very intruiging. Not to stick my oar in but I’d imagine the parallels between your approach and origami might offer some interesting possibilities…?Look forward to seeing more!

By: Curious Art

Curious Art — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:33:26 +0000

Stunning work as always– I’m especially fond of the looping vines, & the dimensional view is great! I like to bring my images around the edges too. I think you’d enjoy trying paper on canvas– I do it all the time, though my collage elements are much less intricate of course. One tip: put something solid (like a piece of wood) behind the canvas while gluing so you don’t stretch & distort the canvas while pressing down, especially on a large piece where there is much more canvas than stretcher.

By: Neda

Neda — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:04:41 +0000

Expand, explore, and swing to your heart’s content! This is great. Love the idea of moving beyond the canvas. YOU ARE AMAZING!

By: flossy-p

flossy-p — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 06:01:48 +0000

Wow, I didn’t realise your works were so big. It’s great being able to see the whole thing, in all it’s 3d glory.

I love the freaky message of “turtle”… there’s a Murakami novel in that!

(So glad you were at the Tokyo Design thingo too, there’s been so much talk going on about that since!)

By: patrick

patrick — Fri, 30 May 2008 17:13:17 +0000

Thanks for all the kind comments, everyone!
timafli - Yes, it’s paper on wood. I’ve always wondered if canvas would be any good for these kinds of pieces. I’ll have to try it someday.

Mam’zelle and kirsten - cRaZy? Possibly. I actually find the cutting very relaxing, like a sort of meditation where the fingers do the work and the mind can wander off on its own. Gluing, tho, that’ll drive ya batty.

By: kirsten

kirsten — Fri, 30 May 2008 12:52:13 +0000

Sheesh! So meticulous. I’d end up stabbing myself with an exacto-blade after 5 minutes, if I tried what you do! : )
I think you’re fantastic at the use of negative space….
Thanks for commenting on my worried 50’s lady!

By: Mam'zelle roüge

Mam'zelle roüge — Fri, 30 May 2008 08:20:41 +0000

Wow, incredible work !!! Are you crazy ?

By: doni conner

doni conner — Fri, 30 May 2008 06:33:51 +0000

Once again your work with paper just amazes me….

By: Fog and Thistle

Fog and Thistle — Thu, 29 May 2008 19:39:32 +0000

I’m intrigued to see how this idea of three dimension evolves for you.