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The Elephant Celebes
I loved the dark whimsy of this piece. The mammoth, clanking metal elephant, looking like Tim Burton's version of Dumbo, in stark contrast to the pale naked bust created such an intense energy in the piece. The dark, brooding sky and landscape lent an alm (more)
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Seascape
I was drawn to the calm serenity of this painting, an idyllic seaside landscape, with Ernst's usual dose of the surreal. This piece contrasted nicely with my others, I loved the colors and the airy feel of the scene. This was another I build I chose to ta (more)
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Ambiguous Figures
There is something so mischievous, almost childlike in this painting. To me it's the quintessential pair of bad guys, who aren't really bad at all, constantly plotting and scheming, with rarely a desired outcome. The shapes in this painting were reflecte (more)
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Oedipus Rex
This painting spoke to me as soon as I saw it, and I just had to try to make it come to life. It presented definite challenges as I tried to use as few sculpted prims in these works as possible. I created the majority of the textures by hand, wanting to t (more)
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At The First Clear Word
This was the first piece I built and I was struck by the clean lines and vivid colors of the original painting. I love Ernst's work, his version of surrealism speaks to me, and conveys such emotion, even when the canvas is filled with what seems to be a r (more)
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