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Melo Shell on Granite Slab
Oil
on Canvas
12"
x 16"
$700 |
Still Life Objects
Oil
on Canvas
18"
x 20"
$850 |
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Pomegranates or Bust
Oil
on Canvas
16"
x 20" $500 |
Star Walker
Oil
on Canvas
8"
x 10"
$400 |
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Knowledge
Oil
on Canvas
8"
x 10"
$350 |
With a Peach
Oil
on Canvas
15"
x 17"
$500 |
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Little Conch Oil
on Canvas
8"
x 10" $250 |
Five Objects
Oil
on Canvas
18"
x 20" $600 |
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White Pitcher
Oil
on Canvas
20"
x 18"
$600 |
Grandpa's Knife
Oil
on Canvas
8"
x 10"
$250 |
Alan
Cayton
Artists
Statement:
Always searching, always trying to give through my work. Wanting to share
with others. Finding fascination in the work of other artists. I believe
a work of art has beauty and value when the elements of the composition
achieve a harmonic unity through the actions of the artist. The struggle
of the artist to always go further in this pursuit enriches the work with
a spiritual value.
I have chosen still life as my subject. The subject is not as important
as the interaction between the artist and his chosen materials. Each of
us is unique and this uniqueness is made visible by our work. It is when
we encounter difficulties that our inner resources come into play.
Art is the beauty of truth. When I look at a subject I see truths, for
example the truth of the white cloth or the red apple or the shadow beneath
the table. I suspect that all the beauty and mystery of life is embodied
in the original creation which is also within my little sample where I
am looking. The world is made visible by light. Light breaks down into
colors. The more I think about it the more mysterious it seems. As a painter
I am interested in the study of this mystery. Art is the science of mystery.
As we live we are also a part of this mystery. The mystery room is a place
with many doors. There are doors to physical science, to metaphysical
science, to spiritual disciplines, to your self discovery, to the discovery
of others and maybe even a door to the absolute reality or truth. I paint
still life with the hope of going far beyond the objects. I really am
always painting the rainbow.
Education:
1968. Attended East Carolina University for one year.
1979, Returned to East Carolina University and majored in fine art.
1980, Transferred to Parson's School of Design.
1982, Earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Parson's
1985, Earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from Parson's
1995, Attended Painting class at The Art Students League in New York
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