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Eugene Hawkins"Hope : Between Earth and Heaven" Surrealist Acrylic on Canvas by Eugene Hawkins1961
1961
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In the "Fantasy/Metaphysical" series by American artist Eugene Hawkins, the convergence of surrealism and metaphysics unfolds as an exploration of existential themes common to all. Creation materializes evidence of immortality. This concept of immortality signifies the persistence of our essence long after the end of physical existence, constructing artworks as a timeless continuum in the systematic progression of ephemeral human epochs.
In this painting from the 60s, the ever-changing sky serves as a metaphor for impermanence, echoing the flux of human consciousness caught in the duality of its existence. The intensity of light and colors could certify a rapprochement with the sun and, therefore, a distance from the Earth. A figure in the foreground emerges, beginning his journey dressed in everyday attire. The ground he treads upon resembles a night illuminated by the moon's rays. The surroundings are desert, swept of all structures. He is about to cross a door, perhaps that of a city in ruins.
One of the initial thoughts is about transformation and passage from one world to another, from one state to another, from life to death. While he follows another character throughout this process, there is an underlying optimism, a belief in the possibility of growth and redemption. They are two passing through these arches. The nostalgic atmosphere suggests a journey through the stages of existence, each door symbolizing a pivotal moment in life. Acknowledging the unassailable truth of man's mortal condition, yet continuing to place it with the immortality of an absolute in which it alone can find meaning. And where our soul would return to its birthplace.
An idea of an airlock, of what happens between two doors, a before and an after, with its infinite possibilities, of a path that remains to be traversed to achieve deliverance whereby all ties to the cycle of rebirth would be severed.
Birds soar above the first arch, evoking a sense of guardianship over the ethereal space. As if protecting against any desire to escape, they guide these two silhouettes back to the source.
In this work, Hawkins invites us to contemplate the cyclical nature of existence, where each moment holds the potential for renewal and transformation. He crafts a narrative transcending temporal constraints, offering insight into the eternal quest for meaning and liberation.
Eugene Hawkins is an American artist who was born in 1933
- Creator:Eugene Hawkins (1933, American)
- Creation Year:1961
- Dimensions:Height: 35.5 in (90.17 cm)Width: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Pasadena, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU654314174082
Eugene Hawkins (American, b. 1933) is a BIPOC artist known for his detailed portraiture and printmaking. He is listed in Who Was Who in American Art, 1564-1975, and his work was exhibited in the Whitney Museum of American Art. He spent the majority of his life working and exhibiting in Southern California. His work frequently touches upon socio-political subjects, making strong statements about the world. The California African American Museum features Eugene Hawkins's work in the Permanent Collection. Exhibition: 2017 works on Paper: Selections from the Permanent Collection focuses on works on paper produced from 1950-2000 and includes figurative, impressionistic, and abstract styles. The exhibition showcases the radically diverse range of works on paper created by African American and other artists over the last two centuries, and includes drawings, prints, paintings, and collages by Edward Mitchell Bannister, Romare Bearden, John Biggers, Robert Colescott, Sam Francis, Marvin Harden, Eugene Hawkins, and Marion Sampler, among others. The works on view include preparatory sketches that offer insight into the artist's process, as well as finished works that allude to these artists? ongoing projects and artistic concerns.
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