David Allen, “Canary In the Coal Mine,” 2014, Acrylics and photo, transparency film in gel medium, 3x5
David Allen, “Fossil Fuel,” 2014, Acrylics and photo transparency film in gel medium, 3x5
David Allen
I
think there is a misconception that painting in Maine is summed up by sweeping landscapes and endless renditions of boats and harbors. There is certainly a tradition of this, and there are many painters that are quite good at it, but I sense that there is a surfeit of work out there doing otherwise. This work often goes unnoticed simply because it is invisible and unseen by broader audiences in a market that is oversaturated with content that caters to tourists who want to take a piece of the state home with them.
What people really need to be reminded is that there is so much more to Maine and painters here can really do whatever the hell they want...they need only follow their passion.
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