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(3.88 - 250 votes)Zachary on his work:
Conceptually, my work deals in mystery, sexuality, nostalgia, self-discovery, and the momentary baring of hidden truths. The subjects in my paintings reveal just enough of themselves to arouse curiosity, leaving the viewer to pursue their identity, situation, and purpose. Each of my paintings illuminates a moment in a life that remains open to conjecture.
I continue to find visual inspiration in the suburban nightscape: the eerie lighting, the silent trees and glowing houses, the looming darkness and quietly ominous solitude. The figures who appear in this ambiguous atmosphere embody a separate realm of internal conflict and personal drama, a world within a world.
My technique is influenced by traditional painting, as well as by photography and film, the latter especially in its composition and drama.
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Sex And Mystery: Paintings Of Zachary Thornton
zachary thornton wants to dispel the notion of himself as a photo-realist. "technically, my work is representational but in no way photo-real," he say...
well executed but basically boring paintings from photos. really, i can never understand what is the point of even doing photo shoot paintings.
Comment by Anonymous — October 14, 2008
I like these. I love the idea that stories exist everywhere, even in suburbia. In fact, suburbia is such great landscape for exploring art. An environment known as sterile and safe as a place where mystery exists in the shadows. There’s a darkness to these. The teenager who seems to invite something–looking outward, inviting in. The woman in the barn–I can imagine narrative. The lurking nanny or something. Artistically compelling. I like the composition and the implied relationships of the people to the buildings. These paintings would be great book covers. Would be fun to use in imposed narrative discussions I have with teenagers. They are asked to impose a narrative on a scene. These would be excellent for that. They invite discussion. Nice work.
Comment by Camela — October 14, 2008
Very nice execution. Extremely realistic. Highly sexual. Lots of talent.
Comment by Dave Resnikoff — October 14, 2008
I like it a lot. As the artist implies, it leaves the viewer with many unanswered questions.
Comment by Raymon — October 14, 2008
Love the mystery, the story behind the images…
Comment by Gi — October 14, 2008
i really like your work as well as your words.
Comment by TheWhoRocks — October 14, 2008
Love the mysterious quality to his work. Where can I learn more about this artist and his works?
Comment by Rick — October 14, 2008
Great art. Very imaginative. Seductive yet mysterious. I wonder, however, if many of you artisits see the joy in life instead of the drama.
Comment by jimberg63 — October 14, 2008
intriguing
Comment by Roger Sadler — October 14, 2008
These are wonderful! Such realism. And they’re so dark, without being gloomy or creepy. Just…. kinda dark. I wish I could paint! :)
Comment by Rowan — October 14, 2008