A Life Of Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851)

by Derek Dey © November 2000

INTRODUCTION

Turner used the spiral as a compositional device. When his personal and unresolved issues arose, the artist sank into his psychopathology. This torment created the reverse. His spirals turned into vortices, powerfully symbolizing the internal dissolution of his psyche and his personal vision.

Art in Denmark

by Derek Dey © Sept '01

INTRODUCTION

For a small country of approximately 5 million people, Denmark's art scene is particularly lively. In addition, a major new gallery has been added to their repertoire. Louisiana, another gallery just north of Copenhagen, is arguably one of the most comfortable modern museums in Europe.

"The Large Glass" Marcel Duchamp

by Derek Dey © June '09

INTRODUCTION

Marcel Duchamp emerged from a disillusioned Europe, after the first world war. Because of this and other factors, there is no question about his intention to dismantle the European aesthetic cannon. Yet "The large glass", is one of the most fascinating works in the western tradition. Contains Adult Themes

INTRODUCTION

Mark Rothko rose to fame in the 1950's after a period of gestation where he dealt with mythological themes. The mature works which followed opened to deceptively simple "portals," which drew the spectator into a field of color. For many, the inherent meaning of myth and archetype still hovered amidst the veils of his hues.

The Japanese Garden

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by Derek Dey (in preparation)

Art in the 20th Century

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by Derek Dey (in preparation)