Tol-Pedn, Penwith, near artist Jonn Tunnard’s home on the Lizard Peninsula, is the most southerly point of the British mainland. Its concrete landmarks appear to have inspired this abstract landscape. Tunnard is said to have turned three somersaults at the opening of his exhibition at Peggy Guggenheim’s London Gallery in 1939. He was among a number of British artists attracted to surrealism between the International Surrealist Exhibition of 1936 and the outbreak of the Second World War, when he served in the Coastguard Cornwall. This homage painting was created in 1942.
The Whole Wide World is Haunted House (2022) offers what appears to be a gritty, realistic depiction of Los Angeles but is actually an airbrushed scene constructed from many locations across the city. Artist Sayre Gomez‘ (b. 1982) use of photographic resources and lived experiences in LA builds a portrait of a city in decline, contrasting glamorized illusions peddled by the entertainment industry. However, the technical aspects and references in Gomez‘ practice recall the work of set designers, prop masters, and various specialists who are responsible for making television shows and movies. Gomez‘ application of the industry’s vernacular is used to illustrate the transformative qualities of the constantly developing city.
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Wildflower Garden Attracts Pollinators (All Photos By Gail)
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