Tonight’s photograph was taken using the blue point setting on my Samsung Galaxy S3 phone. Why, you might ask, do you need a blue point setting? I really don’t have a clue why I need a blue point setting, but I feel safe and secure knowing I have it.
Long Series #1300.
I’ve hit the 1300 mark. In 2009 I set out to do a series of 100, 12×12 inch paintings and it has grown from there. Working on a series like this is hard to describe. Is the work about the exploration of an artistic process, or is it an exploration of obsession? Each piece can stand on its own, and each piece is part of the project as a whole. I’ve shown the work as stand alone paintings, and as an installation. One thing I haven’t done yet is set my thoughts about the project down as an essay, and that is something I should work on.
Introductions can be wonderful things. You can meet interesting people, and make new friends through an introduction. Sometimes you can be introduced to your new favorite food, television show, or artist. I’d like to introduce you to some of my favorite artists.
The artist I’d like to introduce you to is David Manley.
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David Manley is based in Derby, East Midlands
Painter and Photographer with an interest in the interface between the two in this digital age. His work is an examination of the landscape tradition albeit framed in a contemporary context. He works across both traditional and contemporary media. In addition to his practice he undertakes a range of consultancy, journalism, educational and curatorial work.
You can learn more about the work of David Manley at his blog, David Manley – Artist.
If you liked this introduction maybe you’ll like my previous.
Painter's Progress 