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Tony Speirswww.tonyspeirs.com“My current work reflects my ongoing love of certain graphic forms of popular culture (old advertisements, children’s illustrations, circus posters, cartoons and comics) and my desire to utilize this playful and nostalgic imagery to tell stories and address contemporary, sometimes politically weighted issues. In addition, I’ve begun to incorporate imagery from a variety of different cultures (Japanese comics or manga, Chinese and Indian advertisements and textiles, and decorative patterns from Asia and the Middle East) to lend a world-view aspect to the narrative.While I love a powerful statement coupled with a direct, powerful presentation, for me, humor and color and a joy in the juxtaposing of different and varied source images is my way “IN” to a picture that, at its core, may express a documentation or critique of my troubled times. (The picture, almost as often, might also just be a way for me to have fun and play.) I guess I’d say I feel my pictures are most successful when a child looks and smiles at the recognition of familiar imagery (a cartoon character perhaps) and then his or her parents smile, too, but for entirely different reasons. You know — fun for the whole family.” We first saw Tony’s work hanging at one of our favorite brunch spots — The Willow Wood Market and Cafe. If you’re ever in Sonoma County, you have to visit them in the small town of Graton. I loved all of the paintings Tony had on display but was so taken with “This Moment” that I had to track him down. He and his wife Lisa Beerntsen (who is also an artist) happen to live in Graton and have an incredible studio nestled in their beautiful garden. Have a look for yourself below. — Colleen |
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