Lot 183A
Bonnie Halsey-Dutton (American, Contemporary). "Tearing up the Earth" watercolor and gouache on heavy-weight archival paper, 2009. Signature with date in lower right. A striking painting by Bonnie Halsey-Dutton, "Tearing up the Earth" features the image of a fossilized fish juxtaposed over tire tread marks, in effect highlighting the reality of the term "fossil fuels." All is delineated with a vibrant palette of deep reds, oranges, and yellows with subtle blue and green highlights in the body of the fish. Halsey-Dutton has used shadowbox framing to underscore the cultural importance of the theme and suggest a treasured museum artifact. This piece is painted on heavy-weight archival watercolor paper, and the manner of paint application was intended to convey age and weathering. In addition, the paper's deckled edge further imbues the piece with a sense of history. Size of painting: 30" W x 11" H (76.2 cm x 27.9 cm); of shadowbox: 34.5" W x 15.5" H (87.6 cm x 39.4 cm)
Bonnie Halsey-Dutton was born and raised in South Dakota and is inspired by the local cultures where she resides as well as their history. She has provided the following statement about this piece, "Utilizing bright colors, I analyzed a fish fossil and the ideas inspired by what is under our feet, both unseen as well as realized and exploited.
Mankind has a feeling of entitlement which justifies his usage of the earth. This wanton use of the planet's resources is having a growing effect on Earth's delicate balance. The intent of this painting is to cause the viewer to reflect on the reality that our tearing up of the earth could well lead to our own extinction."
About the artist: Bonnie Halsey-Dutton was born and raised in South Dakota and is inspired by the local cultures where she resides as well as their history. Dr. Halsey-Dutton is both a professional visual artist and a fine arts educator, holding a PhD in Art History and Education from the University of Arizona. She exhibits her artwork both nationally and internationally, and also teaches at home and abroad.
Artist Statement: "Through painting, I investigate historic narratives and how they shape contemporary society. Human culture is complexly intertwined. Physical objects, along with humans themselves, continuously circumnavigate the earth. I believe that this cyclical process of interaction invites potential for new connections and increased cultural understanding. Holding PhD in Art History and Education from the University of Arizona, art history and world culture are my constant artistic muses and they also compel my life experiences."
Provenance: private Spearfish, South Dakota, USA collection
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- Condition: Overall excellent and demonstrates impressive artistry and technique. Signed and dated on lower right. The artist has floated this painting in a deep clear acrylic shadowbox frame. The paper is mounted upon archival black foam core that has been permanently attached to a painted heavy Masonite backing. Fit with suspension wire and ready to display. Halsey-Dutton's informative description and COA is attached to the verso of this piece.
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