"Autopsy"

Brand new piece!

I'm trying to stick with a theme (conceptually and stylistically) and I think I might be on to something here. I am enjoying exploring vulnerability and mortality in as non-morbid of a fashion as I can. I think too often I push thoughts of mortality and feelings of vulnerability to the side, but with this series I've been able to do some real soul searching. It'll be interesting to see what I make when I get back into doing self portraits. "Autopsy" is part of the Death and Dying Series.

Anyway here's the latest and greatest:







"Autopsy"
Pencil on Paper, 2012
22" x 30"
For Sale

Thanks for looking!
<3 B

Death and Dying Series

So here's my story:

I was going to send in some work to be juried into a magazine and then I forgot what the 'zine was called. Whoops! So since the magazine's theme was death my recent works all have very depressing titles. But I am liking this direction and I anticipate some good things to hopefully come out of the less-than-happy-theme.




"Memento Mori And Me"
Pencil on Paper, 2012
22" x 15"
For Sale

If you are unfamiliar with a Memento Mori I suggest reading more about it here: (Yay Wikipedia!) Basically a Memento Mori can be a reference to a genre of art or an actual object symbolizing mortality (usually in a portrait). It is a very old theme in art and is basically a reminder of one's mortality, to be aware of one's imminent end. Some of the symbolism includes the addition of a skull or text or a poem that references mortality. My symbolism (I think) is pretty obvious.




"Isis Moriendo Renascor"
Pencil on Paper, 2012
22" x 15"
For Sale

Isis Moriendo Renascor is actually a motto of the village Èze located in southeastern France. It translates to "In Death I am Reborn" and its emblem is a phoenix perched on a bone. Again, I think the death and resurrection I'm trying to convey comes across pretty clearly, at least I'm hoping it does.

Thanks for looking! I am going to try to stick with this theme for a while so check back soon to see what happens!

Please visit my website (www.BozSchurr.com) or my Flickr stream (Here!) to see some detail shots.

Pop Up Gallery

Hey kids!

I have some work in Salem Centre's Pop Up Gallery. It's a little local run joint and I am hoping to get more involved as time goes by.

Here's a little virtual tour:



I am hoping to get more work up soon (so much to frame!) I'll put up more photos soon.

4x6/6x4 Postcard Exhibit

Going to have a few pieces for sale in Colorado Mesa University's 4x6/6x4 Postcard Exhibit. So if you are in Grand Junction, Colorado anytime soon check it out and buy a piece! Money goes to support CMU's Art Department!










Thanks for looking!

6x6x2012

Hey there everyone,

If you are looking to build up your resume and want a super easy show to apply for (with no entry fee) I highly suggest you check out the 6x6x2012 show in Rochester NY. You donate a piece of art (up to ten pieces actually) and it gets shown in NY! What an easy way to get your name out there!

http://www.roco6x6.org/

I have already sent in my pieces. Go send in yours!

Test Test, One, Two

Just a few drawings of mine. Trying something out here... Check back later.

<3 Boz Schurr