Travis Walker, "Hollywood Endings" 2020

TR AVIS WALKER

September 1 – 20, 2020 Jackson Hole Demonstration and Meet & Greet | September 17 | 2:00–5:00pm

TR AVIS WALKER Hollywood Endings

Jackson Hole | Scottsdale | AltamiraArt.com

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The Stand II Acrylic on canvas | 18 x 24 inches Enquire

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TRAVIS WALKER SPOTLIGHT ON THE STAND

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Most of this show follows a theme of combining studies of historical paintings with movie scenes and autobiographical memories. I find often that referencing movies is the best way to interpret how I am feeling and then express those feelings to a general audience. As a culture, we are deeply invested in movies and TV. I’ve been using symbols and characters from movies to play the part of me or a contemporary person in Jackson.

The Stand is an interpretation of an Albert Bierstadt painting which exists at the intersection of several plotlines. It’s a

Bierdstadt-esque landscape with a river running through a mountainous scene.

However, in the foreground, I’ve replaced the American Indian wielding a spear over a buffalo with a vintage Winnebago RV—a representation of tourism or contemporary culture—surrounded by bison. The herd feels confrontational, facing off with the RV. History is a long link of ideas, especially art history. A lot of people have forgotten these paintings I am referencing. I think it’s important for contemporary artists and art historians to shed light on these artists and to build on their ideas.

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The Visitor Acrylic on canvas | 24 x 20 inches Enquire

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Hollywood Endings Acrylic on canvas | 11 x 14 inches Enquire

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Running Fool Acrylic on canvas | 24 x 30 inches Enquire

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3 Walkers Oil on panel | 24 x 48 inches Enquire

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Rebel Orphan Oil on canvas | 24 x 20 inches Enquire

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The Last Derby Oil on canvas | 14 x 18 inches Enquire

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Western Shootout Oil on canvas | 30 x 40 inches Enquire

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Teton Theater (Shane) Acrylic on canvas | 18 x 24 inches Enquire

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Poodle Ranch (Study) Acrylic on canvas | 14 x 11 inches Enquire

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That’s No Moon Oil on canvas | 48 x 60 inches Enquire

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Rebel Vacation Oil on canvas | 30 x 40 inches Enquire

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Against the Wind Acrylic on canvas | 24 x 18 inches Enquire

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After Leigh (Buffalo Drive) Oil on canvas | 20 x 24 inches Enquire

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Baby of the Lake Oil on canvas | 30 x 40 inches Enquire

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The Empty Bar Oil on canvas | 42 x 65 inches Enquire

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Night Rider Oil on canvas | 30 x 40 inches Enquire

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