September brings us Jean Labourdette aka Turf One’s “Tiny Theater of the Absurd” to Stranger Factory. This being Jean’s debut at the gallery, we are beyond excited, since we are absolutely in awe of his work.
Now comes the fun part when we gradually get to see Jean’s jaw dropping work, and we are on the edge of our seats, because we are getting to see it unfold at almost the same time we get to blog about it!
Above is one of Jean’s pieces for the show titled “Time Flies“. Jean must know what we all love because a monkey with an intense and stern stare wearing a fez is always dear to our hearts, but the painting dives so much deeper than our love of a good fez. His amazing use of the gold background references art from the Middle Ages as symbolism for the immensity and elegance of heaven. Combined with the circular halo employed on heavenly figures and enlightened beings, then we definitely have an evolved monkey, and time sure does fly because evolution doesn’t happen over night. Also, for the direct – and more literal – approach, there is a perfectly painted fly atop a hourglass.
Well done, Jean, well done! We can’t wait to see more.
Travis Louie’s and Turf One’s “Tiny Theater of the Absurd” runs September 6th – 29th, with an opening reception on Friday, September 6th from 6 – 9 PM.
