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David RichardsonAce of Spades — Deadman’s Hand2017
2017
$9,600
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About the Item
During street fighting in Ramadi and Fallujah, Iraq, Richardson noted the impact of stray gunfire and its decaying effect on the city. One particular memory he has is of a plywood sign featuring the figure of a man hoisting a barbell over his head, an advertisement for a local gym. As months passed, the sign splintered to near oblivion, first the figure’s legs, then his head and arms, and finally, most of his torso disappeared as the fighting smoldered on. Nearly ten years later, Richardson began to develop his own bullet ridden and splintered war motifs.
In wartime, cards are the time killer’s friend, a way to pass time between patrols, operations, and the work of war. In Iraq, U.S. troops were issued playing card decks featuring Iraqi officials wanted by the U.S. Government. In the Shotgun Paintings, Richardson references the design of these cards with images stenciled on building material commonly used in Iraq - corrugated tin and plywood. Echoing the effect of random gunfire, Richardson used a shotgun to perforate the paintings and simulate the chaos he witnessed in combat. Through the imagery, the idea that luck is an inherent part of life, particularly evident in games of chance and warfighting is preserved.
- Creator:David Richardson (American)
- Creation Year:2017
- Dimensions:Height: 47.5 in (120.65 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)
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- Gallery Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1643211946182
Colonel David Richardson was born in Michigan and is currently based in Arlington, VA. He was taught to paint by his mother, an artist and teacher, in his youth. Richardson draws inspiration from his experience in the US Marine Corps and Homer's Iliad to create his works. A master of oil painting, Richardson also works in acrylic and metal.
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Located in New York, NY
During street fighting in Ramadi and Fallujah, Iraq, Richardson noted the impact of stray gunfire and its decaying effect on the city. One particular memory he has is of a plywood sign featuring the figure of a man hoisting a barbell over his head, an advertisement for a local gym. As months passed, the sign splintered to near oblivion, first the figure’s legs, then his head and arms, and finally, most of his torso disappeared as the fighting smoldered on. Nearly ten years later, Richardson began to develop his own bullet-ridden and splintered war motifs.
In wartime, cards are the time killer’s friend, a way to pass time between patrols, operations, and the work of war. In Iraq, U.S. troops were issued playing card decks featuring Iraqi officials wanted by the U.S. Government. In the Shotgun...
Category
2010s Symbolist Mixed Media
Materials
Metal
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Myth of Progress (AI) No.1
60 x 50 in
Oil Paint
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2010s Symbolist Abstract Paintings
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Oil on canvas
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Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
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Myth of Progress (AI) No. 2
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60 x 50 in
Oil Paint
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Category
2010s Symbolist Abstract Paintings
Materials
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Myth of Progress (AI) No. 3
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40 x 26 in
Acrylic Paint
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Category
2010s Symbolist Abstract Paintings
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