Leon Golub, a well-known-painter in his era for his unique figurative image contributed lots of master piece. His works usually depict contemporary issues, showing the effects of individual and institutional power. Examples of these are the Vietnam II (1973), Interogation III (1981), Disappear You (2001) The Black Does Not Enterrupt the Killing (2002).
Since Golub is fond of goddes images or classical mythology and portrayal of physique from ancient Roman and Greek sculpture, he uses figures that are indistinguishable to human figures. His style in paintings varies due to the mood he wants to show to the viewers. A method of coating and shreding away paint is what he engaged for his sculptural technique. Leon became involved with the Monster Roster group in Chicago. They belived that a noticeable link to the external world and real occurence was crucial if a work of art have pertinence to people or the community.
As said earlier, his works usually showes contemporary issues as for example, his work Vietnam II. This painting illustrates the result of power and conflict that is an issue in the country. He knows that the representation will be essential for the Vietnams society since they are in the situation.
Golubs wife, Nancy Spero who is also an American painter and his contemporary artist tackles a related theme. One is about the matters emerging from abuse of power. Likewise, she has a soft spot also for goddesses and classic mythology. One of their collaborated work, Gigantomachy II illustrated figurative image which has an allusion to warriors of classical wars.
Since Golub is fond of goddes images or classical mythology and portrayal of physique from ancient Roman and Greek sculpture, he uses figures that are indistinguishable to human figures. His style in paintings varies due to the mood he wants to show to the viewers. A method of coating and shreding away paint is what he engaged for his sculptural technique. Leon became involved with the Monster Roster group in Chicago. They belived that a noticeable link to the external world and real occurence was crucial if a work of art have pertinence to people or the community.
As said earlier, his works usually showes contemporary issues as for example, his work Vietnam II. This painting illustrates the result of power and conflict that is an issue in the country. He knows that the representation will be essential for the Vietnams society since they are in the situation.
Golubs wife, Nancy Spero who is also an American painter and his contemporary artist tackles a related theme. One is about the matters emerging from abuse of power. Likewise, she has a soft spot also for goddesses and classic mythology. One of their collaborated work, Gigantomachy II illustrated figurative image which has an allusion to warriors of classical wars.
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