Suspense

Constant forces
Steadfast intersection
Stabilization

Ceaseless becoming characterizes the material world.

“Abstraction is real, probably more real than nature.” – Josef Albers

Tendency Towards

Debutante
Glamorous universe
Very good listener

A flawless fiberglass face helps to generate material desire.

“Like a fashion model, the mannequin was intended to reflect our social, professional and aesthetic aspirations. Although she was permanently frozen in an idealistic tableau – artificial in every sense – she represented a living human being.” – Barbara Brownie

Red Slipper

Glass floating
Favorably seen
Dance you shall

An isolated object stands out amongst the vintage store clutter.

“The red shoe burns so bright it sears our retina and the soft matter of our brain. – Christine Vial

Random Shapes

Abstract elements
Deeper truths
Harmony through order

Abstract forms can lead viewers to a higher state of being.

“Everything is expressed through relationships.” – Piet Mondrian

Move Beyond

Object particulars
Focus on
Elemental features

Abstraction is the process of taking something specific and identifying its universal characteristics.

“Abstraction is not to forget details but to see essentials.” – Eli Siegel

Market Price

How to prove
An object
Has value

We always need to establish a relative worth, utility, or importance.

“On assessment: measure what you value instead of valuing only what you can measure.” – Andy Hargreaves

On a Wall

Fragmentary march
Assumptions connect
Transport details

A change agent encourages us to experience the world in a more immediate and direct way.

“Art can help us to understand ourselves better. By looking at art, we can come to see ourselves reflected in the work. We can see our own hopes, dreams, and fears embodied in the art.” – Mikel Dufrenne

Densely Packed

Advantageous lighting
Valuables offered
Sale presentation

Successful organization of clutter confusion can be satisfying.

“Anyone who isn’t confused really doesn’t understand the situation.” – Edward R. Murrow

Tidal Wash

Surface layer
Foreign matter
Pollen dust

Randomness generated by Elizabeth River water oscillation in the “Chrysler Museum of Art” tidal basin.

“Spontaneous horizontal segregation of graded sediment can occur under certain conditions.” – Job Dronkers

Zenith

B&H
Body forms
Top shelf

On the celestial sphere, the zenith is an imaginary point directly “above” a particular location.

“The quality goes in before the name goes on.” – Zenith Radio Company

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