Courtland Blade
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In this current age of consumerism and corporation, there exist places that are not concerned with identity. They are neither relational nor historical in the same traditional sense that they have been in the past. These “non-places” are areas of transience that are not significant enough to be regarded as a place. My current body of work dwells within these benign areas of non-place. This series of paintings captures specific moments of isolation within airports, supermarkets, new ... view more »

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About My Work:

In this current age of consumerism and corporation, there exist places that are not concerned with identity. They are neither relational nor historical in the same traditional sense that they have been in the past. These “non-places” are areas of transience that are not significant enough to be regarded as a place. My current body of work dwells within these benign areas of non-place. This series of paintings captures specific moments of isolation within airports, supermarkets, new housing developments, subways, and hotels. They exhibit the presence of modernity and the absence of humanity during periods when commercial activity has ceased and places are now vacant.

 To translate the ideas of non-place, modernity and isolation into the visual quality of my work, I incorporate crisp, high-definition, contrasting color and the strong presence of light. I reference these cinematic elements to embody ideas of stark, impersonal space. Films such as Brad Anderson’s The Machinist, Zack Synder’s 300 and Dr. Mark Romanck’s One Hour Photo influence my choices of lighting, volume and perspective. Like these films, my paintings seek to establish a sense of uneasiness, dislocation and foreboding for the viewer. Depictions of low-ceilings, long hallways and dead ends characterize the lack of hope and the abundant nature of capitalism.

 

Pricing Information:

Original Paintings $40-$4000

Avalable Fine art Prints $200- $545

Education:

 

M.F.A  2011  Tufts University/ The School and Museum of Fine Arts Boston

B.F.A 2008 Indiana State University

A.S   2006  Vincennes University

Affiliations:

The National Scholars honor Society

IDADA Member

ArtsIlliana

CAA

Awards:

2014     Honorable Mention, Art From the Heartland Biannual Exhibition, Indianapolis Art Center, Indianapolis IN, Juror Sarah Urist Green.

2013     Alliance of the Swope Award, 69th Annual Wabash Juried Exhibition, Sheldon Swope Art Museum, Juror Kris Ercums

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