GARY HUME
Kunsthaus-Bregenz.at
January 24 thru March 21, 2004

fig.: Gary Hume
Meadow Sod, 2003
Gloss paint on aluminium panel
122 x 99 cm
Private Collection
Courtesy Matthew Marks Gallery, New York
Photo: Oren Slor

Gary Hume has developed a unique painting technique for rendering his ideas onto surfaces. He uses common commercial household paints in premixed hues, which he pours onto his horizontal work surfaces. To achieve a smooth, even result, he uses aluminum panels. Generally speaking, one has to see Gary Hume’s paintings in the original in order to experience the full effect. The luster and reflective quality of the gloss paint, the often very close hues, the embedded relief drawings discernible only in sidelight do not lend themselves readily to reproduction through photographic and printing means – a strategy to “Save Painting.” more culture>>>