|
California Artist Releases Initial Series of Neo-Formalism Sculptures
California artist Marques Vickers recently released his newest "Neo-Formalism" series of full figurative sculptures. The full body figures trace their roots and influence from a synthesis of the San Francisco Bay Area Figurative movement of the late 1950's and the preceding Abstract Expressionism and nonobjective school of painting.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact:
Marques Vickers
331 Howard Avenue
Vallejo, CA 94589
Tel/Fax: (707) 642-2933
www.MarquesV.com
Online Photo Images of Marques Vickers:
www.marquesv.com/MarquesVickers.jpg
www.marquesv.com/marquesvickers1.jpg
Image(s) of Neo-Realism Sculptures (300 dpi)
www.marquesv.com/NF1.jpg
www.marquesv.com/NF2.jpg
www.marquesv.com/NF3.jpg
California Artist Releases Initial Series of Neo-Formalism Sculptures
Vallejo, CA-California artist Marques Vickers recently released his newest "Neo-Formalism" series of full figurative sculptures. The full body figures trace their roots and influence from a synthesis of the San Francisco Bay Area Figurative movement of the late 1950's and the preceding Abstract Expressionism and nonobjective school of painting.
"Neo-Formalism is a contemporary articulation of the human figure," notes Vickers, "incorporating 20th century introduced design and form elements including abstract color fields, textile and fiber materials and industrial polyurethane resigns. This altered three-dimensional visage is a fusion of: 1) Constructing the figurative model from an inward-outward perspective as opposed to the lost wax casting method of exterior mold-interior pour and 2) Integrating abstractive color field principles to accentuate skin depth, muscle tone and the inherent tensions of figure shadowing."
The Neo-Formalism sculptures will be available through art gallery, upscale furniture and reseller outlets worldwide with updated inventory available for viewing through Vickers principle website at MarquesV.com. Dealer and representation inquiries are welcomed by the artist.
"The finished objective is a full human figure lacking a traditional smooth skin finish and pigment coloration, yet still maintaining recognizable features. The industrial resin surface casting makes the finished work durable and resilient despite its light weight."
Vickers, 45, of Vallejo, California has exhibited his figurative paintings and sculptures extensively in the San Francisco Bay Area along with several international venues. His 2003 painting "Perspective" was recently selected for inclusion into an international showcase at the MAC21 Contemporary Art Fair in Marbella, Spain. This is the fourth consecutive year that Vickers has had one of his works selected for exhibition in the competition. His work has been commissioned by several American corporations including the US Small Business Administration, eDaddyWarbucks.com and Franciscan Vineyards as well as inclusion into several private contemporary art collections. His biography has been selected in the most recent 2003 "Who's Who in America" and has also been selected for inclusion in the 2004 edition.
A 1979 graduate of Azusa Pacific University with completed postgraduate work at the University of Bourgogne in Dijon, France, Vickers is the owner of several art industry based marketing enterprises including Marquis Publishing (ArtsInAmerica.com), ArtMailingLists.com, ArtPressRelease.com, MixedColors.com and BarterArt.com. He has published several books on marketing and buying fine art online as well as participated in numerous art industry websites.
###
|
