adam padavano

2011-02-14T15:50:00.000-05:00

I already posted this somewhere, but I want to see it up here. I saw an artist speak, and he inspired me, when he said that he goes back into really old work and changes it... because it's his! He makes the rules. We all make our own rules, if we don't want what's already established before us.

Asheville, NC 2009

2010-02-23T17:10:00.004-05:00

2010-02-23T16:59:00.002-05:00

2010-02-16T17:38:00.000-05:00

2010-02-16T16:26:00.000-05:00

2008-07-09T12:54:00.002-04:00

Ink on paper, 2008

Five Drawings

2008-06-17T16:16:00.008-04:00

This drawing, which I title egg shaker and punching nun, is a combination of two thoughts, the first is inspired by a carton of eggs I bought today at a local farmer's market, and absent mindedly shoved into a bookbag in front of a large water bottle. Later, as I rustled into the bag, one broken egg ran its whites, or clears, all about the basin of the canvas. I said "F"(not the letter, but the word) to myself, as a young woman and her child in a stroller walk by and smile. I think the town I was in, Milburn, NJ, has some open minded folks. So as i walked back to my car, holding the eggs in my hand as if it were a shaker percussion instrument, I realized that it would indeed make an excellent instrument for the right drum circle. And, in response to the illustration friday topic, as listed last friday, June 13, "Punchline" I recalled an old favorite from the local joke store. Also, on the top right is rehaps a design for a kite or multicolored paper airplane. I censored myself so that I don't alienate anyone.
These are appropriations of drawings in a book on endangered and extinct animals.
As seen in more recent political/legislative documents, I decided to edit,(redact) any private information with pieces of newsprint and glue. As an afterthought, the pieces combine with the image to form a collage. The building structure is inspired by Samuel Mockbee and the Rural Studio.

New Work in Progress

2008-06-02T20:31:00.005-04:00

All of these paintings are acrylic latex and watercolor on 15.5" x 10" x 3/16" plywood.

More Pictures of Small Paintings on Wood

2008-04-16T14:31:00.002-04:00

Acrylic and Ink on wood, 1" x 2" each. 2008. In Progress.

LC Bike Detail

2008-04-16T14:30:00.001-04:00

LC Bike Detail, originally uploaded by Adam Padavano.

MM Detail

2008-04-16T14:29:00.001-04:00

MM Detail, originally uploaded by Adam Padavano.

Chinese Dragon

2008-04-07T14:50:00.001-04:00

Chinese Dragon, originally uploaded by Adam Padavano.

Ink and acrylic on paperboard. 2007

balloon world

2008-04-07T11:43:00.001-04:00

balloon world, originally uploaded by Adam Padavano.

acrylic and ink on paperboard, with a heavy dose of shiny lacquer.

little six

2008-04-02T09:53:00.001-04:00

little six, originally uploaded by Adam Padavano.

These paintings are around the size of a domino. Some are very close to completion, some aren't. I am starting to get the hang of the digital camera.

Nature Business

2008-03-26T13:48:00.001-04:00

Nature Business, originally uploaded by Adam Padavano.

pills closest

2008-03-26T13:43:00.001-04:00

pills closest, originally uploaded by Adam Padavano.

Not for human consumption. Stoneware pill shapes.

Three paintings on wood. 2007-2008

2008-03-24T18:33:00.001-04:00

Flickr

2008-02-29T15:47:00.001-05:00

This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing.

I would like to make art for you!

2008-02-26T19:12:00.003-05:00

Technorati Profile

2008-02-21T14:53:00.005-05:00

narrative, acrylic on wood 2007. 9"x12" on 3/4" plywood.

Hello again. You can click on this image and see a larger version. It is a collage display, revealing some details. I hope you like it.

More Pleasant Adventures @ Secret Project Robot, Brooklyn, NYC

2008-02-02T15:11:00.003-05:00

Landscape Suite
pieces as numbered clockwise from left:
1. Canoe, Oil on wood, 2007.
2. Projection, Oil on wood, 2007.
3. Death Adult Child, Oil on wood, 2007.
4. Water Tower, Oil on wood, 2006.
5. Nuclear Plant Memory, Oil on wood, 2006.
6. Deer, Oil on wood, 2007.
7. Peas and Corn, Acrylic on wood, 2006.
8. Face Block, Oil on wood, 2007.
9. Two Heads, Acrylic on wood, 2007.
10. Two Sides(Side A), Acrylic on wood, 2007. (Not For Sale)

Secret Project Robot is an installation and performance centered experimental art space that believes in creating a supportive environment which functions outside the usual commercial sphere where artists are free to experiment, create, and develop styles that aren't contingent upon their ability to sell.

Secret Project Robot
210 Kent Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211

More Pleasant Adventures suggests new representation in landscape: in notion, in dream, in memories. Each artist dealswith elements in nature (urban and otherwise) and fictionalenvironments. The artists create their own language and criticism, defining memories, defining dreams. WITH: Dawn Blackman, Sarah Morgan,Adam Padavano. Organized by Emily Schroeder.

2007-12-17T13:12:00.005-05:00

bicycle, acrylic on wood 2007
9"x12" on 3/4" plywood