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Oliver Hazard BensonShaosing Knobst Symbolic Taoist God - "Longevity Star", Acrylic on Panel, Framed2016
2016
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The figure in this painting is like the popular but at the same time oddly obscure Taoist god called “Longevity Star”. Apparently he was an historical figure born bald and grey like an old man and with a huge head. Without any certain intention I’ve conflated his image with that of another Taoist god- the sword master Lu Dongbin. The iconography is further conflated with that of the muscular guardians of the Buddha AND that of Argus- the many eyed watchman of Hera’s garden. This is a syncretic construction but not a preconceived one, the figure appeared in the course of work. –Oliver Hazard Benson
Oliver Hazard Benson
Shaosing Knobstijl
acrylic on masonite
14h x 11w in
35.56h x 27.94w cm
OB0061
Oliver Hazard’s paintings are produced directly from his imagination and deals with a mixture of imagery he has witnessed in his travels, dreams, and read about in literature. The artist is influenced by Taoism and European occultism, especially the movements of the late 19th and early 20th century. Hazard is also inspired by Surrealism and the Viennese school of Fantastic Realism imagery as well as the technique and practice of old Tibetan painting and that of Renaissance Europe. His imagery comes from his imagination within and doesn't rely on specific models whether visual, literal or otherwise cultural; but also does not avoid the appearance of recognizable figures (such as a specific god or goddess) should one of them appear.
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- Gallery Location:Chicago, IL
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