#5 Gotta Have the Guts II - Abstract Mixed Media Painting

"Gotta Have the Guts II"
Acrylic, paper, fibers, and markers on canvas
24"x24"
I had a lot of fun making this painting. I started from a completely random abstract painting, and then built this image on top, using paint, tissue paper, fabric, and markers. 
There kind of is no wrong-doing when you use mixed media, everything you add to the painting can become something else with a few more layers of abstraction.


The result is an abstract representation of an intestinal cell, as seen through a transmission electron microscope. The elongated forms represent the microvilli. 
Each cell has thousands of microvilli, to maximize the surface area available to absorb the nutrients from the digested food. I find that super-fascinating.

I actually made this and its companion piece, Gotta Have the Guts 1, for a specific juried show that was calling for art inspired by science. And they both got juried in, how exciting!!

The show is:

Hypotheses: Art Inspired by the Many Worlds of Science
SEPTEMBER 28 - NOVEMBER 10, 2018
Opening Reception: Friday, September 28 | 6-8 PM


at the Cultural Arts Center
139 W. Main Street
Columbus OH 43215



Comments

  1. laurelleSeptember 07, 2018

    I was attracted by the beautiful combination of colors in the small thumbnail on the Saeta site, and now am fascinated by how you were able to do this. I love the fusion of science and art. Congrats on the juried show!

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    1. Robie BenveSeptember 09, 2018

      Thanks a lot Laurelle, that's a great compliment! I always say that a strong painting is all about composition, and if it does not look interesting as a small thumbnail image, than something can surely be improved about it. So happy to hear that this one caught your attention as a thumbnail! Thank you!

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