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Ross H. PolletteAbstract Expressionist Composition on Black1981
1981
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Colorful and dynamic abstract composition by Ross H. Pollette, who also paints under the pseudonyms 'Max West' (American, b. 1948). Pollette has used oil, ink, and collage in this piece. Signed twice by the artist in opposite corners (lower right and upper left), inverted from each other. Unframed. Image size: 25"H x 25"W.
Ross H. Pollette (American, b. 1948) is a designer and author from San Francisco, California. Pollette writes under the pseudonyms 'Max West' and 'Ross X.' He frequently designs the covers for his books. From his bio, he describes himself as: "Designer/writer/composer/former CEO of Max West Enterprises-- lives and works in San Francisco CA. [...] He likes raising carnivorous plants, beer and cast metal sculptures. West has been in wars--doesn't approve of them; is against 'Time' and 'consensus reality', is for creativity and human dignity.
Quote: 'Choosing 'Art' as a life course isn't as much fun as fighting a giant squid with a harpoon or going to an alternate reality and killing your parents but by the time I got here all the good jobs were taken...' Love, Max West and Ross X (split personalities of R.H. Pollette)"
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- Creation Year:1981
- Dimensions:Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 0.63 in (1.61 cm)
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- Condition:Excellent surface and paint.
- Gallery Location:Soquel, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: JT-DBH54591stDibs: LU5424169811
Ross H. Pollette
Ross H. Pollette is a designer and author from San Francisco, California. Pollette writes under the pseudonyms, Max West and Ross X. He frequently designs the covers for his books. He describes himself as a designer, writer, composer, former CEO of Max West Enterprises who lives and works in San Francisco, California. He likes raising carnivorous plants, beer and cast metal sculptures. He has been in wars, but doesn't approve of them; is against time and 'consensus reality', is for creativity and human dignity. Talking about his life’s choices, he says, “Choosing 'art' as a life course isn't as much fun as fighting a giant squid with a harpoon or going to an alternate reality and killing your parents but by the time I got here all the good jobs were taken, and signs off as Love, Max West and Ross X (split personalities of R.H. Pollette).”
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