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Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Marion Peck

There's a lot of this kind of kitschy, ironic pop counter culture art out there. And I like it.
But honestly, a lot of it just looks like clone-work of all the others. Which is unfortunate because there's plenty of room for striking individuality in this odd sub-genre. Here's a great example. And if anybody out there has a name for this school of art, let me know.
See more at www.marionpeck.com.

















"Landscape with a Submerged Deer" 19.5x25" 2008




















"Kittens" 12x14" 2003











"Dream #186 (Block Party)" 16x22"
Posted by carmackart at 7:17 AM
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  1. Scott WMarch 1, 2010 at 4:00 PM

    Pop surrealism?

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  2. carmackartMarch 2, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    Yes. I came across the term not long ago and have adopted it gladly.
    Thanks, Scott.

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