hamlet279 “The Ocean Series”

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Age: 54
Hometown: Sarasota
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Next-to-Last Thoughts PRINT

Background and Lifestyle

Marital Status Single
Smoker No
Drinker Yes
Education Grad / professional school
Children Love kids, but not for me

Interests and Personality

BiographyI've been working on The Ocean Series for thirty years. The Ocean Series is a Remodernist response to the color-field paintings of Mark Rothko. The central theme in my painting is the search for stillness, the sort of profound and lucid calm that is the result of meditation or contemplation; another main theme is the relationship between humans, the ocean, and the atmosphere. The intent of my work is to create an ambiance where the spiritual dimension of this relationship can be experienced. Once in a while a commercial gallery will invite me to do an exhibition. Solos include: Sarah Rentschler Gallery, NYC, NY, USA, 1980 Samadhi Gallery, San Francisco, CA, USA 1982 Galleria Expressiva, San Jose, COSTA RICA, 1987 Norro Gruppen Konstgallerie, Stockholm, SWEDEN, 1991 Hodgell Gallery, Sarasota, FL, USA, 1994 Sekanina Contemporary Arts, Ferrara, ITALY, 2003 Elevator Gallery, Venice Beach (LA) California, 2005.
Interestsart, science, travel, surf, meditation
MusicMelodic
FilmsFellini, Capra
TelevisionSix Feet Under, Rescue Me, The Daily Show, Robot Chicken
BooksShakespeare, Rimbaud, Huxley, Lowry, Vonnegut
HeroesFirefighters, teachers

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The Ocean Series is a Remodernist response to the color-field paintings of Mark Rothko. The central theme in my painting is the search for stillness, the sort of profound and lucid calm that is the result of meditation or contemplation; another main theme is the relationship between humans, the ocean, and the atmosphere. The intent of my work is to create an ambiance where the spiritual dimension of this relationship can be experienced.

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jh

Posted on: 6th Mar 2008 18:42

Hi hamlet279, nice pieces, calm peaceful style, thanks for the add.

Dee

Posted on: 27th Feb 2008 0:37

Just wanted to stop by and see what you've been doing.

hamlet279

Posted on: 6th Dec 2007 15:07

Of course! I never took you off of my "friends" list in the first place. No reason to get excited, just a discussion. I have found it useful not to upset myself over anyone's negative opinion. Really, there are only 2 possibilities: either they're right, in which case I have the opportunity to learn something, or they're wrong, in which case why should I upset myself over someone's mistaken opinion? It's all good. In either case, I decide.

sharon13

Posted on: 6th Dec 2007 0:44

hope no hard feelings hope we can be map friends agin :o)

sharon13

Posted on: 6th Dec 2007 0:43

sorry its ok... took ur advice anyway...thought u where being rude,.. ssorrry

Artistatwork

Posted on: 30th Nov 2007 23:32

Great colour use. Margaret, Artist at Work, http://artist-at-work.co.uk

hamlet279

Posted on: 28th Nov 2007 3:41

It was just a bit of friendly advice. ALL CAPS is like yelling, it makes a bad impression. Apart from that, your page is fine. I would have made the suggestion in a private message if I'd known you were so, um, sensitive.

sharon13

Posted on: 21st Nov 2007 17:41

well if you don't like the caps don't come back to my page. :o)

sharon13

Posted on: 7th Nov 2007 12:36

wonderful style you have great images.... enjoyed viewing them... sharon13

SallyMae

Posted on: 7th Sep 2007 20:07

hey now 279, these are beautiful beautiful beautiful

credo

Posted on: 5th Sep 2007 19:59

Beautiful work hamlet-greetings Anita !!

Vivole

Posted on: 27th Jul 2007 11:04

Good idea to try et in arcadia ego. Do you know Nicolas Poussin et in arcadia ego?

CreateReality ( Deleted user )

Posted on: 23rd Jul 2007 1:13

OK, If I say nice skies I have to like the water also. They go hand in hand. I grew up at the beach, your painting are what I always liked about it.

CreateReality ( Deleted user )

Posted on: 23rd Jul 2007 1:11

Beautiful work Hamlet. Love your skies. "Et in Arcadia Ego" and "Next-to-Last Thoughts" are my favorites.

Tox

Posted on: 4th Jul 2007 19:21

Really like it when one does variations on a theme like you do.

Tox

Posted on: 4th Jul 2007 19:19

Boy oh boy, you look so content. Can tell your a strait uq guy by your qhoto. Added you to friends on smile alone. WIll come back and view images later. John

hamlet279

Posted on: 23rd Jun 2007 20:46

I was interviewed by Brian Sherwin, senior contributing editor for MyArtSpace.com, this month; you can read the interview at http://www.myartspace.com/interviews/interviews/art-space-talk-carson-collins.html Peace, Love, C C

ranjan

Posted on: 23rd Jun 2007 4:46

Your seascapes are wonderful, I really love your works, best wishes - ranjan

ruthspeed

Posted on: 11th Jun 2007 19:45

Your work is incredibly calming and beautiful. Ruth.

Angellstar

Posted on: 2nd Jun 2007 4:03

beautiful work... i love your style. well done
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