Lot 152
Bonnie Halsey-Dutton (American, Contemporary). "Carbon Footprint to Extinction" watercolor and gouache on heavy-weight archival paper, 2009. Signature with date at lower right. An evocative painting by Bonnie Halsey-Dutton depicting an abstract composition of modern shoe treads superimposed over the fossil of a fish, all rendered in loose, liberal brushstrokes of rich, earthy hues. Halsey-Dutton's manner of paint application suggests age and weathering that has accrued over the course of history. What's more, the painting is uniquely floated upon a backdrop that Halsey-Dutton painted to resemble buffalo hide and housed within a deep acrylic shadowbox that underscores the cultural importance of the theme and suggests that the artwork itself is a treasured artifact. Size of painting: 30" W x 11" H (76.2 cm x 27.9 cm); of shadowbox: 2.75" Deep x 34.5" W x 15.5" H (7 cm x 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, "We, as mankind, continue to discover more about what lived upon this earth before ourselves. At the same time, our modern lifestyle has obvious environmental cost to the planet. We are slowly realizing the impact our way of life is having. Mankind tends to feel superior to all other life forms and entitled to impose itself on the planet. The carbon footprint we are willingly leaving could be the very thing that makes mankind the next species to become extinct.
Modern footprints superimposed on an exposed fish fossil are intended to force the viewer to analyze the impact of our modern society on the earth, and to realize that we, too, could become just another part of the story of what once lived on this planet."
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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