JAMES

MICHAEL

O'BRIEN

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Elevating the Backdrop

Trunk Traits

Trunk Traits

If your subject be a tree, observe particularly wherein it differs from those of other species: in the first place, the termination of its foliage, best seen when relieved on the sky, whether pointed or rounded, dropping or springing upward, and so forth; next, mark the character of its trunk and branches, the manner in which the latter shoot off from the parent stem, their direction, curves, and angles. Every kind of tree has its traits of individuality—some kinds assimilate

Accessing "Mountain-ness"

Accessing "Mountain-ness"

Reflecting back in April of 2012 I had a conversation about landscape painting with a gallery owner. I believe there really isn't much departure from my older work, despite the varying appearance of my new works today. Below is an excerpt from that conversation: I asked one of our current exhibitors, James O'Brien to speak to me about his process of his work in landscape painting: "I want the painting and the viewer to have an experience together. My goal is to convey to th

Spaces In-Between

Spaces In-Between

During grad school I found myself at moments unsatisfied working on a flatten surface. When I travel through a wooded area, I take careful notice of the things above or below. I consider how the branches twist and move towards pockets of lights. The act of looking, engages the whole body and moves along visual paths. I began building small models and it reminded of the work of Richard Serra and Robert Smithson. I wonder what is yet to be discovered in the edges within t

Listening to the Conversation

Listening to the Conversation

A blast of warm light breaks across the dense fog as I sit still. Perched twenty feet up, I feel the subtle sway of the tree and I find it soothing like rolling waves. Just moments before, I was stumbling in a thick darkness, ever so cautious to keep a stealthy composure. Deep down the darkness instilled a seed of fear and it grew with every step. Why was I afraid? I was standing directly in the Unknown and it was as if eyes were now peering from every angle with a wild o

What’s coming up

What’s coming up

Create a blog post subtitle that summarizes your post in a few short, punchy sentences and entices your audience to continue reading. Welcome to your blog post. Use this space to connect with your readers and potential customers in a way that’s current and interesting. Think of it as an ongoing conversation where you can share updates about business, trends, news, and more. “Do you have a design in mind for your blog? Whether you prefer a trendy postcard look or you’re going

New year, new changes

New year, new changes

Create a blog post subtitle that summarizes your post in a few short, punchy sentences and entices your audience to continue reading. Welcome to your blog post. Use this space to connect with your readers and potential customers in a way that’s current and interesting. Think of it as an ongoing conversation where you can share updates about business, trends, news, and more. “Do you have a design in mind for your blog? Whether you prefer a trendy postcard look or you’re going

3S ARTSPACE Pop-Up

3S ARTSPACE Pop-Up

On October 7-8, New Hampshire Institute of Art (NHIA) and 3S Artspace collaborated on a pop-up exhibition featuring the work of 8 artists: 4 MFA alumni and 4 of their Artist-Mentors. This exhibit featured the artist-mentor relationship as a way of honoring that rich collaboration, and, more abstractly, acknowledging the vulnerability and courage it takes to engage fully in critique and dialogue. To consider art as a Catalyst is a bold and hopeful perspective—one shared by 3S

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