By Rob Tarbell
Located in Dallas, TX
Venus May 2, Finalist at RA Summer Show 2014 smoke on paper, framed on a contemporary box frame - all archival materials.
Artwork size: 30x22 inches
Frame size: 35x27x2.5 inches
Frame style: black wood box frame, UV glass, archival matboard
The Smokes consist of images that are created by capturing smoke on paper as evidence
of a transformation and preservation of the ephemeral. During the process, credit cards, gift
cards, photos, and even slides of the artists’ artwork are burned to remove their growing
presence in daily life, and explore the idea of transformation.
In 2014, Rob was awarded the John...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
MaterialsCharcoal, Archival Paper