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Tom Pfannerstill Mixed Media

American, b. 1951
Thomas Pfannerstill has worked as a full-time studio artist since 1986, following his education at Western Kentucky University (BFA 1975). He currently resides and works in Louisville Kentucky, where he is focused on the intensive carving and painting that produce his renowned, trompe l’oeil sculptures of everyday objects. His process calls for extremely close observation, both on the part of the artist and that of the viewer. These copies of humble objects require a recreation of not only the form and graphic packaging, but also of the marks, rips, dirt, and imperfections accrued by the original object over time. He says, “Only when I put [the original and the copy] side by side and begin having difficulty discerning which is which do I feel satisfied the piece is finished.” The work thoughtfully probes consumerism within a society that demands mass production and uniformity, while at the same time, on some level, craving and watching for the distinction–the particular story–that makes something unique.
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Artist: Tom Pfannerstill
Guiness 6-Pack

Guiness 6-Pack

By Tom Pfannerstill

Located in Fairfield, CT

Tom Pfannerstill recreates trash he finds - he then hand paints on wood - painted on carved basswood. These are carved wood sculptures and hand painted. There is no collage - it is ...

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2010s American Realist Tom Pfannerstill Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Paint

Lifestyle Condoms

Lifestyle Condoms

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Tom Pfannerstill recreates trash he finds - he then hand paints on wood - painted on carved basswood. These are carved wood sculptures and hand painted. There is no collage - it is ...

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2010s American Realist Tom Pfannerstill Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chuck E. Cheese’s (cup)

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Tom Pfannerstill recreates trash he finds - he then hand paints on wood - painted on carved basswood. These are carved wood sculptures and hand painted. There is no collage - it is ...

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2010s American Realist Tom Pfannerstill Mixed Media

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Epsi

Epsi

By Tom Pfannerstill

Located in Fairfield, CT

Tom Pfannerstill recreates trash he finds - he then hand paints on wood - painted on carved basswood. These are carved wood sculptures and hand painted. There is no collage - it is ...

Category

2010s Abstract Tom Pfannerstill Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Paint, Found Objects, Other Medium

Pretzel Cup

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By Tom Pfannerstill

Located in Fairfield, CT

Tom Pfannerstill recreates trash he finds - he then hand paints on wood - painted on carved basswood. These are carved wood sculptures and hand painted. There is no collage - it is ...

Category

2010s Abstract Tom Pfannerstill Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Paint

Popeyes

Popeyes

By Tom Pfannerstill

Located in Fairfield, CT

Tom Pfannerstill recreates trash he finds - he then hand paints on wood - painted on carved basswood. These are carved wood sculptures and hand painted. There is no collage - it is ...

Category

2010s Abstract Tom Pfannerstill Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Paint

Miller High Life

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By Tom Pfannerstill

Located in Fairfield, CT

Tom Pfannerstill recreates trash he finds - he then hand paints on wood - painted on carved basswood. These are carved wood sculptures and hand painted. There is no collage - it is ...

Category

2010s Abstract Tom Pfannerstill Mixed Media

Materials

Found Objects, Other Medium

Superman Candy Sticks (2x)

Superman Candy Sticks (2x)

By Tom Pfannerstill

Located in Fairfield, CT

Tom Pfannerstill recreates trash he finds - he then hand paints on wood - painted on carved basswood. These are carved wood sculptures and hand painted. There is no collage - it is ...

Category

2010s Abstract Tom Pfannerstill Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Paint

Zootopia Happy Meal

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Tom Pfannerstill recreates trash he finds - he then hand paints on wood - painted on carved basswood. These are carved wood sculptures and hand painted. There is no collage - it is ...

Category

2010s Abstract Tom Pfannerstill Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Paint

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Located in Fairfield, CT

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Category

2010s Abstract Tom Pfannerstill Mixed Media

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Found Objects, Other Medium

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