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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
Miller High Life

Miller High Life

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 Abstract Tom Pfannerstill Mixed Media

Materials

Found Objects, Other Medium

Chuck E. Cheese’s (cup)

Chuck E. Cheese’s (cup)

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 American Realist Tom Pfannerstill Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Paint

Guiness 6-Pack

Guiness 6-Pack

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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 American Realist Tom Pfannerstill Mixed Media

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Wood, Paint

Lifestyle Condoms

Lifestyle Condoms

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 American Realist Tom Pfannerstill Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pretzel Cup

Pretzel Cup

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

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

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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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

Rita's (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

Found Objects, Other Medium

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