The Things in the Sky - 2004
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The Things in the Sky - 2004
These paintings are part of a series called The Things in the Sky are Coming Closer, The Holes in the Ground are Getting Bigger. The figure is the "everyman" character from As A Young Man. In these works he interacts, or mostly fails to interact, with small blue objects and lights that float around him. There's frustration and even despair, with hints of unrecognized hope - perhaps a reflection of trying to live through the current political climate.

Man Kneeling, Head in Hands
2004; 11.75” x 8”; Ink, acrylic, oil on paper, mounted on panel
2004; 11.75” x 8”; Ink, acrylic, oil on paper, mounted on panel

Man Kneeling, Looking Up
2004; 12” x 9”; Ink, acrylic, oil on paper, mounted on panel
2004; 12” x 9”; Ink, acrylic, oil on paper, mounted on panel

Man Sitting, Hand Over Eyes
2004; 12” x 9”; Ink, acrylic, oil on paper, mounted on panel
2004; 12” x 9”; Ink, acrylic, oil on paper, mounted on panel

Man Sitting, Hands Between Knees
2004; 9” x 12”; Ink, acrylic, oil on paper, mounted on panel
2004; 9” x 12”; Ink, acrylic, oil on paper, mounted on panel

Man Sitting, Head Down on Table
2004; 6” x 11.5”; Ink, acrylic, oil on paper, mounted on panel
2004; 6” x 11.5”; Ink, acrylic, oil on paper, mounted on panel

Man sitting at a Table, Looking at Hands
2004; 10” x 12”; Ink, acrylic, oil on paper, mounted on panel
2004; 10” x 12”; Ink, acrylic, oil on paper, mounted on panel

Man Sneaking Downstairs Towards Light
2004; 11.5” x 6”; Ink, acrylic, oil on paper, mounted on panel
2004; 11.5” x 6”; Ink, acrylic, oil on paper, mounted on panel

Man Standing, Arms Outstretched
2004; 11.75” x 8”; Ink, acrylic, oil on paper, mounted on panel
2004; 11.75” x 8”; Ink, acrylic, oil on paper, mounted on panel

Man Standing, Facing Corner
2004; 11.75” x 6”; Ink, acrylic, oil on paper, mounted on panel
2004; 11.75” x 6”; Ink, acrylic, oil on paper, mounted on panel

Man Standing, Head in Hands
2004; 11.75” x 7.5”; Ink, acrylic, oil on paper, mounted on panel
2004; 11.75” x 7.5”; Ink, acrylic, oil on paper, mounted on panel