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My name is David Amato.
I Am a Las Vegas artist living in New York.
My work is based on my desire to move away from my own biases of language and beauty that are embodying in the stylistic look
of my past works. My past work conforms to the Golden Ratio that imparts a signature work that is unmistakably mine.
Therefore, I have tried to remove myself from the physical application aspects of my work. I do this by allowing chaos to
run its course on the canvas.
Since I know some of the variables before the chaos in sew, I have an idea of what my work will look like before I start.
However, anything is possible once things are set in motion.
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| 186'X 114' Arcylic |
| Negative Controled Chaos |
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| 186'x 114' Acrylic |
| Controlled Chaos |
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| 118"x164" Acrylic, 2003 |
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The design of art is to be understood only after one understands the language of art and then the language of the artist.
I would have a hard time enjoying any concert in which I was unfamiliar with the band genera, music, lyrics, or rhythms.
To walk into a museum having never read about or seen the art or artists showing and think,"Wow this is going to be
great" is no different. It could be disorienting, meaningless, and quite possibly boring particularly when dealing with
the abstract.
Ignorance is what keeps many 5 year old boys from enjoying any foods other than peanut butter & jelly and cold cereal.
Therefore, I believe this principle holds true with anyone. Humans prefer familiarity, and predictability, which is why we
have survived and evolved to this point, there is safety in regularity. However, In order for humans to evolve past their
primary urges, they must taste the fruit of the tree, or remain unaware.
Knowledge is what makes our perceptions distinct and tangible, therefore if one hopes to create something spanking, you
will need to step away from all that you know, especially your bias and influences.
| Resplendent Intelligence |
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Bias and Influences
Is it possible for one to leave everything behind in the pursuit of beauty and knowledge, for these are the things that allow
us to perceive our environment and make sense of everything that surrounds us?
These pop culture figures and icons say a lot about the world we live in and the influence they have over my thinking
and final works.
Major Life Altering Influences
In chronological order
Music:
The Cure
The Doors,
Stone Roses
Pearl Jam, Jane's Addiction, Alice
in Chains,
Smashing Pumpkins, Lush, Henry Rollins,
Blind Melon, The Black Crows, Grateful
Dead
White Stripes, Stone Roses,
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.
Chris Robinson & The New Earth Mud
(The Last of the Troubadours)
Books:
Jesus the Christ by James E. Talmage
The Prophet by Gilbran
Virus of The Mind by Richard Brodie
The Order of Things by Michael Foucault
People: my lifes influnces in chronological order.
My Family
Lane Packwood
Erin (My Darling)
My children (be patient with me)
Shannon Hoon ("Change", You wrote your
words on the face of today).
Daniel Seever (Showered by Gods gifts).
Keith Conley (Thank You)
Libby Lumpkin (Don't bring your hubris.)
Chris Robinson (Elijah).
Thank you for visiting.
All works are original.
As always,
David Amato.
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