Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Ok, I admit it, I'm obsessed with Cy

Cy Twombly  Untitled, 1992

Ever since I learned of Cy Twombly's passing, I have been not only saddened at the lost of such a great artist, but I have found myself scouring the internet daily for images of his work and glimpses of his life.  I fell in love with his sculpture, which was all new to me and his death seems to have affected me in a more profound way than the deaths of other great artists that have occurred in my lifetime.  Maybe these words by Jeff Jahn of Port express my feelings best:
     "Yes, somehow this American who lived in Italy since 1957 managed to make art for the long haul... whether patina or paint, scrawl, crayon or blackboard his work exemplifies the palimpsest of time better than any painter or sculptor since. Perhaps Twombly is the glue of 20th century postwar art? Perhaps Twombly was like the river itself rather than the banks, which contained yet always eroded next to its persistence? His work will always inspire me."

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

There must have been something in the water post-war....Cy, Rauchenburg, Pollack...the list goes on.

Blue Sky Dreaming said...

I'm not familiar with his sculptures either. Wonderful statement you have posted...some obsessions are good!
Congratulations on your show!

Noela Mills said...

Yes, a brave and inspirational artist. Cynthia, I still don't have an email or snail mail address for you.

Barry said...

C- great to be able to scour the net; and be inspired by great artists - both living and dead - and the art can be so simple yet powerful. Go well. B

ArtPropelled said...

Since his passing so many amazing pieces have surfaced. I'm a bit obsessed myself.

Kim Schoenberger said...

Most curious works, Cynthia. I love it, thanks for introducing me to him. Great quote too! K

Seth said...

A big loss for the art world. Thanks for sharing a piece of his art that I had not seen.

Caterina Giglio said...

congrats and yes he was a magnificent artist, many pieces will emerge now I think...

Anonymous said...

Hi cynthia,

the lady of the bluest of blue headers..

thankyou for the kind words for Pauline.. and of Cy Twombly - didnt know he passed...but I am just getting aquainted with his work..