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Dean Wyatt Governor's Gallery April 12 - June 6, 2010 file:////maindc/users/gphillips/PDFs%2067/Capitol%20Art/Dean_Wyatt_Governors_Gallery_2010.html[9/28/2012 2:56:52 PM] Dean Wyatt Untitled by Dean Wyatt Dean Wyatt Waiting for the Moon Governor's Gallery - April 12 ? June 6, 2010 April 4, 2011 Dean Wyatt finds inspiration for many of his paintings during the twilight hour. The subtle changes of the sky and the colors that wash over the earth at sundown are reflected in his abstract landscapes. "The transition from day to night has a nebulous quality I find fascinating," says the artist. "There is beauty accompanied by darker undertones. The sun is gone. Distortion creeps in. Land merges into sky. Familiar objects dissolve. And the day succumbs to night." Although his paintings are often recognized as landscapes, Wyatt doesn't think of himself as a landscape painter. Rather than focusing on traditional landscape components such as trees and flowers, the artist prefers to focus on the basic elements of a scene, including earth, sky, water, and light. He explains, "I'm more concerned with the composition, color, and mood of the piece than the specific subject matter." Wyatt works with acrylic paint, which dries quickly and allows for layering of color. He often achieves the drama and depth of dusk by first painting the canvas black. This creates a platform to build from dark to light where Wyatt contrasts the undertones of the twilight sky with strokes of bright color. Texture is created using pallet knives or other objects to scratch into the paint before it's completely dry. Wyatt grew up in Duncan and remembers sitting with his parents at sunset as they waited for the moon to rise over the Wichita Mountains. The images of gentle hills and shifting colors first seen in his childhood now play a large role in his current paintings, including the work in this exhibit titled, Waiting for the Moon. Having learned the basics of art in high school from his teacher, Charles Novotny, Wyatt focused on realism for many years, creating portraits with pen and ink. Spending as long as three months on each portrait, he would meticulously reproduce each feature of the subject. After many years Wyatt realized this Capitol Exhibitions The Capitol is home to four art galleries, exhibiting works of current and past Oklahoma artists. East Gallery North Gallery Governor's Gallery Betty Price Gallery About the Governor's Gallery Located on the second floor of the Capitol, adjacent to the Governor's Blue Room, the Governor's Gallery features paintings and mixed media works by current Oklahoma artists. Exhibits rotate approximately every 60 days. Hours: Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Governor's Gallery is curated by the Oklahoma Arts Council. For more information contact Alyson Moses at 405.521.2931 or alyson.moses@arts.ok.gov. Past Governor's Gallery Exhibitions Selection of Artists for Exhibition Upcoming Governor's Gallery Exhibits Gayle L. Curry (Oklahoma City) December 17, 2012 - Febuary 17, 2013 Almira Hill Grammer About Us Our Programs Grants Arts in Schools Arts in Communities Art at the Capitol Art Networks Tweet 0 Like 0
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Okla State Agency |
Arts Council, Oklahoma |
Okla Agency Code | '055' |
Title | Dean Wyatt, waiting for the moon : Governor's Gallery, April 12-June 6, 2010. |
Authors | Oklahoma Arts Council. |
Publisher | Oklahoma Arts Council |
Publication Date | 2012-04-04 |
Publication type | Fact Sheet |
Subject |
Wyatt, Dean. Artists--Oklahoma--Biography. |
Purpose | Dean Wyatt finds inspiration for many of his paintings during the twilight hour. The subtle changes of the sky and the colors that wash over the earth at sundown are reflected in his abstract landscapes. |
Notes | webpage capture |
Series | Art at the Capitol |
OkDocs Class# | A3100.1 W975w 2010 |
Digital Format | PDF, Adobe Reader required |
ODL electronic copy | Downloaded from agency website: http://www.arts.ok.gov/Art_at_the_Capitol/Governors_Gallery/2010/Dean_Wyatt_Governors_Gallery_2010.html |
Rights and Permissions | This Oklahoma state government publication is provided for educational purposes under U.S. copyright law. Other usage requires permission of copyright holders. |
Language | English |
Date created | 2012-10-22 |
Date modified | 2012-10-30 |
OCLC number | 815521296 |
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Title | Dean_Wyatt_Governors_Gallery_2010 1 |
Full text | Dean Wyatt Governor's Gallery April 12 - June 6, 2010 file:////maindc/users/gphillips/PDFs%2067/Capitol%20Art/Dean_Wyatt_Governors_Gallery_2010.html[9/28/2012 2:56:52 PM] Dean Wyatt Untitled by Dean Wyatt Dean Wyatt Waiting for the Moon Governor's Gallery - April 12 ? June 6, 2010 April 4, 2011 Dean Wyatt finds inspiration for many of his paintings during the twilight hour. The subtle changes of the sky and the colors that wash over the earth at sundown are reflected in his abstract landscapes. "The transition from day to night has a nebulous quality I find fascinating," says the artist. "There is beauty accompanied by darker undertones. The sun is gone. Distortion creeps in. Land merges into sky. Familiar objects dissolve. And the day succumbs to night." Although his paintings are often recognized as landscapes, Wyatt doesn't think of himself as a landscape painter. Rather than focusing on traditional landscape components such as trees and flowers, the artist prefers to focus on the basic elements of a scene, including earth, sky, water, and light. He explains, "I'm more concerned with the composition, color, and mood of the piece than the specific subject matter." Wyatt works with acrylic paint, which dries quickly and allows for layering of color. He often achieves the drama and depth of dusk by first painting the canvas black. This creates a platform to build from dark to light where Wyatt contrasts the undertones of the twilight sky with strokes of bright color. Texture is created using pallet knives or other objects to scratch into the paint before it's completely dry. Wyatt grew up in Duncan and remembers sitting with his parents at sunset as they waited for the moon to rise over the Wichita Mountains. The images of gentle hills and shifting colors first seen in his childhood now play a large role in his current paintings, including the work in this exhibit titled, Waiting for the Moon. Having learned the basics of art in high school from his teacher, Charles Novotny, Wyatt focused on realism for many years, creating portraits with pen and ink. Spending as long as three months on each portrait, he would meticulously reproduce each feature of the subject. After many years Wyatt realized this Capitol Exhibitions The Capitol is home to four art galleries, exhibiting works of current and past Oklahoma artists. East Gallery North Gallery Governor's Gallery Betty Price Gallery About the Governor's Gallery Located on the second floor of the Capitol, adjacent to the Governor's Blue Room, the Governor's Gallery features paintings and mixed media works by current Oklahoma artists. Exhibits rotate approximately every 60 days. Hours: Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Governor's Gallery is curated by the Oklahoma Arts Council. For more information contact Alyson Moses at 405.521.2931 or alyson.moses@arts.ok.gov. Past Governor's Gallery Exhibitions Selection of Artists for Exhibition Upcoming Governor's Gallery Exhibits Gayle L. Curry (Oklahoma City) December 17, 2012 - Febuary 17, 2013 Almira Hill Grammer About Us Our Programs Grants Arts in Schools Arts in Communities Art at the Capitol Art Networks Tweet 0 Like 0 |
Date created | 2012-10-22 |
Date modified | 2012-10-22 |