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Samuel DunsonNO MAN, NO ISLAND - Portrait Painting of the Artist as an Island - Oil on Canvas202
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In NO MAN, NO ISLAND, Samuel Dunson repurposes an older, unfinished painting to make a statement about the personal and political processes of reconstruction. Discovering again a self-portrait which sat in his studio for years, he finishes this painting of himself portrayed with his eyes closed, with fantastically colored flowers and shapes filling the frame, surrounding his face. Meanwhile, a third eye, its vision expanding in stripped-down flowers of light, is open in the middle of his forehead, helping to remind the viewer of the movement of things, that with an introspective mind one’s art and soul can connect to all things
NO MAN, NO ISLAND is a work of acrylic and oil on canvas.
NO MAN, NO ISLAND was included in Samuel Dunson’s September 2022 solo show at Channel to Channel.
- Creator:Samuel Dunson (American)
- Creation Year:202
- Dimensions:Height: 26 in (66.04 cm)Width: 38 in (96.52 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Signal Mountain, TN
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU985110875082
2000 MFA, Savannah College of Art and Design 1992, BS in Studio Art, Tennessee State University. The Arts have played a major role in Samuel Dunson’s life since his youth. He was fortunate enough to be born into a household where exposure to the Arts was as important as academic study. Samuel's Fine Art's began at Tennessee State University. Early in his academic and artistic pursuit, Samuel chose to concentrate on 3D works, but soon thereafter he moved towards painting and drawing Upon receiving his BS in Studio Art, he searched and found representation for his paintings. From his exhibition record and portfolio, he gained admission into the Savannah College of Art and Design under a Presidential Fellowship award. After a successful two years, he received an MFA in painting. Samuel now exhibits his paintings in group and solo shows on a regular basis. His works have been reported and critiqued in art journals and newspapers alike. Samuel teaches painting, drawing and 2D design, as well as Art Appreciation at Tennessee State University. He has been employed by the University since 2000.
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