Sunday, January 28, 2018

Catholic Hermit: "Solitude" by Charles Burchfield


"Solitude" by Charles Burchfield, American artist (1893-1967) [1918]; 1944-1963; water and charcoal on paper, 40x62 inches.  Collection of Burchfield Penney Art Center. gift of Charles Rand Penney, 1994.


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This nothing consecrated Catholic hermit has been drawn to the art of the late Charles Burchfield.  I knew nothing of his work until this past year, from postings by the Burchfield Penney Art Center which include photos of his art as well as excerpts from his journal.

I find it particularly interesting in reading the excerpts and noting the dates given, that the artist would often create a work of art, such as the above painting, and yet later--years later--would put it back on his easel and work on it more: reviewing, altering, lending experience and perspective as his life and vocation progressed.

This painting, "Soliltude", particularly draws me.  I notice the appearance of a cave opening beyond the pool or calmed stream of water.


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