Description | Size | Price |
Oil on Panel |
9.5 x 24 in (24.1 x 61 cm) | $62,500 |
Giclée Print | 9.5 x 24 in (24.1 x 61 cm) | inquire |
Giclée Print: (Artist's Proof) | 9.5 x 24 in (24.1 x 61 cm) | inquire |
Custom sizes and formats available contact: rgeoffrey@rgeoffrey.com
"What's Left"
"On the way to Arizona along highway 89A my wife and
I and came upon an amazing
scene. In a most desolate stretch of red rock desert
just south of the Utah border, we discovered a very old
abandoned house built into a rock overhang. All around the
area there were
huge weirdly shaped rocks and behind the house massive red
rock cliffs encircled with clouds! We were blown away! I got
my camera and tripod out and began snapping dozens of
pictures from every angle. I definitely had painting
on my mind! When we returned to my Salt Lake City
studio, I went through my photos and found several
that would make good source images for my oil paintings.
So, I began painting. After I finished my first piece,
"Desert Rules", I decided to produce another—This one.
"What's
Left" is a sequel to "Desert Rules". I decided to make
this a larger painting than "Desert Rules" to show a
different perspective of the Rock House. In this version I
also did very tight detail work to capture the textures and
colors. As there was nothing alive in the area except some
brownish bushes here and there. I decided the piece needed
some life in it. So in this sequel, I decided that circling
Turkey Vultures-(one visible and one just above the viewer's
head), would capture the sense of desolation and dreams
lost-- the essence of the piece. I also decided not to paint
in carrion but rather to leave that to the viewer's
imagination. Edgy but not yucky - rich with
symbolism-perfect for this painting."
R. Geoffrey Blackburn