A Personal Observation from the
Director:
The Solomon Dubnick Gallery proudly introduces
two outstanding artists who live and work at their respective
artistic talents in the Southwest. In visiting each studio, I was
impressed with the infectious expression of conscious dedication,
energy and excitement as each spoke about his art. Not alike in any
way, both John Nelson and John Tuomisto-Bell bring to Sacramento a
refreshing new look at ordinary objects and man’s expression in our
contemporary culture. What sheer and refreshing pleasure!
-- Shirley Dubnick
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John Tuomisto-Bell in his Studio |
Throughout the history of mankind, the
human condition has been portrayed. John Tuomisto-Bell speaks
to man coming to terms with his violent nature and searching
for a new balance. In a subtle manner he derives man in four
different positions: prone, sitting, kneeling and standing. A
consummate craftsman, there is in his small studio the faculty to
execute all aspects of the complex process of casting bronze.
By controlling every element of the fabrication of his
creations himself he commands a level of intimacy that more
profoundly coveys his questioning around man’s arrogant
shortcomings, dark undercurrents and spiritual impotence. The
results are powerful and come from a deep expression within
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| John Nelson makes fun of the human
condition, and at times he evokes cartoonish characters and
poignant gestures. His studio is filled with paintings that
are stimulating and full of thought provoking puns and deep,
yet subtle associations. The artist moves the viewer with
themes that strike at our deepest impulses. He is very
conscious of what he creates, but the sensibility of Eastern
philosophies and his Catholic-school upbringing meld together
to give an immediate response to the viewer. He dictates with
loaded meaning all the eccentricities found in mankind. |
John Nelson in his Studio |
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