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Age: 56
Hometown: Los Angeles
Accepts Commissions: Yes
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Background and Lifestyle
Interests and Personality
| Biography | PLEASE ALSO SEE ~ http://www.rsconnett.com ...........................
I was born in San Francisco on August 19, 1951. I lived in San Francisco until 1999. I then moved to Los Angeles, CA, where I live currently.
I like to believe that I have not lost the idealism and fascination with life which I have seen die in the hearts and minds of so many of my contemporaries. I also believe that throughout the years my soul has been saved by my art. Through my art I have been able to maintain an important balance. The creation of art has helped me gain a certain amount of pride and sense of specialness. It is important to feel special. In some way we all are. When you forget that, or take for granted that you are not, you begin to lose the game of life. |
| Interests | When I was young I thought that I would die young. I hoped that I would die young. Now, I want to live forever because I feel the reality of death. I hope that technology will be able to augment my existence so that I might never die. Better a living brain in a jar than death. I would prefer my dreams to nothingness. I would like to live indefinitely, choosing the time and place of my death. I would like to perfect who I am until I grew weary of my life, and choose to end it. Though I believe this will all soon become possible, I think I may have been born too soon to benefit from the science that will come to make it happen. That science that may make immortals of us all is coming. It may actually be an evolutionary step for mankind. |
| Music | What do you see in my artwork? It's my hope that it will touch you in a profound way. I hope that it will carry you to a place somewhere near where it takes me. Another world. At least, a short respite from this one. Categorization of my art, by trying to profile it as a 'TYPE' , is not the point. My art is many things. It's whimsical. It's raw. It's intelligent. It's stupid. It's self-serving. It's optimistic. It's loyal, friendly, brave, courageous, strong and ludicrous. It's the diary of my life. My drawings and my paintings are my children. It's my mark on the fire-hydrant of life. The only thing that might survive my flesh. It is a story about me. It's honest, (as honest as I can be), and it's also full of little lies; Lies I tell others, and lies I tell myself. |
Exhibitions
ONE MAN EXHIBITIONS
One Man Exhibition: SQUIDS GALLERY, San Francisco - 1/9/1984 - 2/8/1984
One Man Exhibition: FORCE NORDSTROM GALLERY, San Francisco - 6/23/1989 - 7/15/1989
One Man Exhibition: ARTLIC GALLERY, San Francisco - 10/16/1989 - 11/29/1989
One Man Exhibition: FORCE NORDSTROM GALLERY, San Francisco - 12/2/1989 - 1/2/1990
One Man Exhibition: ARTLIC GALLERY, San Francisco - 12/20/1990 - 1/14/1991
One Man Exhibition: LE PETIT FOUR, Hollywood - 7/30/1990 - 8/30/1990
One Man Exhibition: ARTLIC GALLERY, San Francisco - 5/1/1991 - 6/1/1991
One Man Exhibition: EVANS & LAWRENCE SHOW SPACE, Emeryville - 3/20/1991 - 4/19/1991
One Man Exhibition: ARTLIC GALLERY, San Francisco - 12/20/1991 - 1/14/1992
One Man Exhibition: FORCE NORDSTROM GALLERY, San Francisco - 9/5/1991 - 9/24/1992
One Man Exhibition: RITA DEAN GALLERY, San DIEGO - 3/10/1993 - 3/30/1993
One Man Exhibition: ARTLIC GALLERY, San Francisco - 12/19/1993 - 1/14/1994
One Man Exhibition: RITA DEAN GALLERY, San DIEGO - 5/10/1994 - 5/28/1994
One Man Exhibition: VMAXIMUS GALLERY, San Francisco - 12/31/1994 - 1/31/1995
One Man Exhibition: VMAXIMUS GALLERY, San Francisco - 5/1/1995 - 6/1/1995
One Man Exhibition: VMAXIMUS GALLERY, San Francisco - 11/1/1995 - 12/1/1995
One Man Exhibition: VMAXIMUS GALLERY, San Francisco - 6/1/1996 - 7/1/1996
GROUP SHOWS
Group Show Participation: LA LUZ DE JESUS GALLERY Los Angeles - 3/2/1990 - 3/29/1990
Group Show Participation: LA LUZ DE JESUS GALLERY Los Angeles - 1/7/1995 - 1/29/1995
Group Show Participation: FISH OUT OF WATER GALLERY - San Diego, 12/09/06 -
MISC 'REAL WORLD' SHOWINGS
2006; 20 GICLEE REPRODUCTIONS OF MY WORK PERMANENTLY ON DISPLY AN 'Drowning In Ink Tattoos & Piercing', 103 Government Road - Unit #106, Hinton, Alberta, CANADA
INTERNET SHOWS AND GALLERIES, (incomplete);
The VOMITUS MAXIMUS MUSEUM - My own website. Established online 12/12/1994;
http://www.vomitus.com (also = http://www.rsconnett.com)
DEVIANT ART GALLERY ~ http://vmaximus.deviantart.com/
SATTCHI ONLINE GALLERY UK ~ http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/yourgallery/artist_profile//27347.html
MYSPACE ~ http://www.myspace.com/connett
MYARTPROFILE ONLINE ~ http://www.myartprofile.com/connett
EPILOG ~ http://www.epilogue.net/cgi/database/art/list.pl?gallery=11780&genre=1
DOG EAT DOGMA - http://dogeatdogma.sed.ca/connettb.htm (http://dogeatdogma.sed.ca/)
GALLERY LOTION - http://www.lotion.net/g_artists.htm, (http://www.lotion.net)
HOUSE OF PAIN ~ http://www.house-of-pain.com,
BOOKS and PUBLICATIONS, (incomplete);
1989: 6 PAGE 'FULL COLOR' ILLUSTRATED STORY IN HUSTLER E.V.
1996 - COVER ART - BLACK OCTOBER MAGAZINE
1998 - ILLUSTRATIONS FOR THE RE-PRINTING OF "TORTURES and TORMENTS of the CHRISTIAN MARTYRS" From the original Edition by REV. FATHER ANTONIO GALLONIO 1591 AD. Feral House publications 1989 -Now in 10th printing. (with illustrations by S Clay Wilson, Joe Coleman, Crispin Glover, Richard Rimirez, Savage Pencil, Gary Panter, JOHN WAYNE GACY ... others
1999 - ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE; ART HIGHLIGHTED IN THE STORY OF 'LALAPALOOZA'
4/2006 - COVER ART FOR SHANE STALEY'S ' CORROSION' An illustrated book of short stories, (CORROSION PRESS')
9/2006 - COVER ART FOR "DOOMSDAYS" BY JEFFREY THOMAS
CD and ALBUM COVERS;
SAUSAGE: http://www.vomitus.com/museum/sausage.html
DOG EAT DOGMA: http://www.vomitus.com/museum/dogzil.html
WARREN AMERICA: http://www.vomitus.com/museum/warren.html
SOULDOZER: http://www.vomitus.com/museum/souldzr.html
ZENOMORPH: http://www.vomitus.com/museum/xenom.html
OPIUM FINE: http://www.vomitus.com/museum/opium.html
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CreateReality
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Posted on: 25th Feb 2008 1:35
Just stopping in for another visit. I love those Microbia. I enjoyed reading your uplifting and open bio as well. ~Marianne
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blazewarrender
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Posted on: 4th Jan 2008 8:18
oh yeah..the other artist is Vali Meyers....ex Aussie lived in Europe and USA during those 'heady' days..doesn't descibe her work but with time one begins to replec on its stories.XXXXb.
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blazewarrender
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Posted on: 4th Jan 2008 8:17
Hi and happy new year...once again I am losing myself in your painting....the descriptions are fantastic! do you know the work of Marti Klarwein or Philip Rubinov Jacobson..not that there is any similarity..just the thoughts....for me it is importnt to read the descriptions which transport one to another way of 'feeling' life....if you had a book..I would devour it everyday..not to understand it but rather myself as reflected in it...
Great to visit again...great to be put into another world to bath for a while in provocative self-exploration...fantastic way to start the new year...to YUUUU Connet!!! thank you...xxx from DownUnder...blaze
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artbycassiday
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Posted on: 24th Dec 2007 18:12
Pleased to have found your page. Nice work.
Regards, Bud C
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blazewarrender
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Posted on: 21st Nov 2007 10:17
My g...your work is awesome..mirror to the soul..un abashe d to say it as it is... I need not say more than you say youself..you re honest to a tee...luv it..in my face..and yeh, art saves lives..probably many of us here...I see it in my work with others....how much to know...thank you for your insights...your work speaks a heap...do you know of/like Marti Klarwein? will visit again..luv your 'blurb' too...in peace..B...
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carloman
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Posted on: 24th Oct 2007 13:59
your work is fantastic!!!!
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Anneke
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Posted on: 24th Sep 2007 8:08
What a wonderful imaginary artwork, Connett! So much to see on your paintings. Your animations are great too!
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parrisart
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Posted on: 19th Sep 2007 3:42
hey man, we must talk... and yes my friend, i do blelieve that art saves lives..my quote talks about that.. the love i was looking for was the heroin and because i was so lost i could only find relief in art. that is when i found myself...
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Brischit
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Posted on: 17th Sep 2007 11:58
Stunning work here, bravo !!!Regards, Brischit
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Monyaneba
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Posted on: 7th Sep 2007 7:13
Awesome work! Love Serotonin Sea...great stuff! Arnisha
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Tox
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Posted on: 2nd Sep 2007 17:28
Wow wild
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abstract4u
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Posted on: 1st Aug 2007 15:42
It's amazing what hits the canvas when your mind swings and your moods change. Your work is intence and well rendered. Like your animation, Mike
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CreateReality
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Posted on: 27th Jul 2007 13:02
Hi Connett, great work. I just love "RED MICROBIA". It just has a good feeling to it. Enjoyed your others as well.
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Arabarron
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Posted on: 9th Jul 2007 13:01
brilliant site!
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ranjan
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Posted on: 3rd Jul 2007 2:56
I really enjoy your site, "HARVEST OF THE DREAMERS" is very nice and also the story behind your painting. best wishes - ranjan
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PM_beers
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Posted on: 15th May 2007 1:54
Love your work!
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connett
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Posted on: 10th May 2007 18:32
as per your request ~ my e-mail addy is rsconnett@gmail.com
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KyleWood
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Posted on: 8th May 2007 12:54
I need to leave a private message. if you could reply to this, thanks.
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Darren_Brennessel
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Posted on: 2nd May 2007 1:30
Absolute genius work! Really dig it!!
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Raymond
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Posted on: 30th Apr 2007 20:27
HEY THERE...I LOVE YOUR WORK....I GEUSS I DO HAVE A CREATIVE MIND....VERY VERY TRUE QUOTE...STAY IN THE STUDIO...LET YOUR SOUL BLEED...YOUR WORK IS GEUNIUS WITH THE COLOR...HOPE YOU CHEK OUT MY WORK...
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