Friday, April 8, 2011

Phillip C. Curtis

One of my favorite galleries at the Phoenix Art Museum is the Phillip C Curtis Gallery.  Curtis was the founding director of the Phoenix Arts Center which eventually became the Phoenix Art Museum.  He was an artist inspired by the surrealist style and was sometimes called a “magical realist” or “the Magritte of the old west.”  This painting is called “The Gift Bearers” and it was represented at the Arts & Flowers show by the arrangement next to the painting created by Nanette Holt.
at

17 comments:

  1. KathyApril 8, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    Great interpretation by Ms. Holt.

    ReplyDelete
  2. brattcatApril 8, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    How clever.

    ReplyDelete
  3. AnonymousApril 8, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    Interesting. Are those men on stilts? And why. I love how artists make you think!

    ReplyDelete
  4. KateApril 8, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    Love everything about this photo. The plants duplicate the height of the people in the painting and the bright wall is a terrific backdrop!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Milandailyphoto.comApril 8, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    what a very cool paint,a rela masterpiece

    ReplyDelete
  6. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comApril 8, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    I wonder if the museum picked the paintings for the florists to emulate, or whether they let the florists walk though the museum and pick the paintings after thinking, "I can do that one."

    ReplyDelete
  7. Regina KApril 8, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    I think I like this one the best so far. Love the painting, love the arrangement.

    ReplyDelete
  8. RandyApril 8, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    I remember being fascinated by his paintings the first time I saw them on a school field trip. Since then I always made sure to visit this portion of the museum.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comApril 8, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    I love this painting. very surreal.

    ReplyDelete
  10. JudyApril 8, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Love this painting and the floral arrangement reflects the painting very nicely.

    ReplyDelete
  11. MagpieApril 8, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Would love to see the painting straight on...but then this lends to its magic. What are the gifts they're bearing? Wrapped presents? I love the height against the chair. Have a wonderful weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Leif HagenApril 8, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Some great art! Looks like a wonderful gallery! A perfect outing for a "culture vulture!"

    ReplyDelete
  13. RedPatApril 8, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    This is my favourite! Love the flowers, the painting, and that wall!

    ReplyDelete
  14. BirdmanApril 8, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    What a neat, creative show.

    ReplyDelete
  15. T. BecqueApril 8, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    THat would be a fun exhibit to visit.

    ReplyDelete
  16. UnknownApril 9, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Another fantastic inspiration! What a great show this must be.

    ReplyDelete
  17. LowellApril 9, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    I'm truly enjoying your excursion through floral shows and art museums...this painting is quite unique - perhaps we'll see more of Mr. Curtis before you're through?

    ReplyDelete