"ZEN, Peace in a can"
Sculpture | 4.2x2.9 in
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In this modern consumer oriented age, the consumer, due to the increased pace of living is placing higher[...]
In this modern consumer oriented age, the consumer, due to the increased pace of living is placing higher demands on the suppliers for products and services which can save them time.
Fast food, one hour dry cleaning, automatic car wash, cash points, online banking, internet shopping are all devices designed to save the consumer time. This time saved allows the consumer to play with their children or even practicing sporting activities.
Zen in a can has all the elements required by the modern consumer; it’s quick, easily to use, transportable (fits in any regular coat pocket or handbag) and is environmentally friendly. Zen in a can also has no calories, (Do not eat any of the contents of the can, it could prove hazardous to your health.) and the added bonus of no expiry or sell- by-date.
Saving time on religious practice, Zen in a can offer the consumer instant peace when and where needed.
Reasonably priced and an essential item for anyone seeking instant peace.
Disclaimer: No animals were used in the testing or manufacturing of this product. Do not use when operating electrical or mechanical machines. The manufacturer cannot take responsibility for any can that has been damaged or opened prior to purchase.
If the effect is not satisfactory, please contact your own local Guru.
Fast food, one hour dry cleaning, automatic car wash, cash points, online banking, internet shopping are all devices designed to save the consumer time. This time saved allows the consumer to play with their children or even practicing sporting activities.
Zen in a can has all the elements required by the modern consumer; it’s quick, easily to use, transportable (fits in any regular coat pocket or handbag) and is environmentally friendly. Zen in a can also has no calories, (Do not eat any of the contents of the can, it could prove hazardous to your health.) and the added bonus of no expiry or sell- by-date.
Saving time on religious practice, Zen in a can offer the consumer instant peace when and where needed.
Reasonably priced and an essential item for anyone seeking instant peace.
Disclaimer: No animals were used in the testing or manufacturing of this product. Do not use when operating electrical or mechanical machines. The manufacturer cannot take responsibility for any can that has been damaged or opened prior to purchase.
If the effect is not satisfactory, please contact your own local Guru.
"Zen, Paix Mise En Boite"
Acrylic on Canvas | 39x40.2 in
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"ZEN, peace in a can"
Acrylic on Canvas | 64x51.6 in
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"Zen, Peace in a can series: Buddha with levitating"
Acrylic on Canvas | 76.6x77 in
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Born in South Africa 1951. Studied Fine Arts Painting at the Pretoria Art School. Graduated and started his career working for his mentor, Hans Potgieter, South African Kinetic Artist for nearly a year, until a job as Art Director in a local feature film became available. Three months later joined the SABC TV and did a BBC TV training course for 9 months, learning all aspects of television, cameras, sound, editing. Seven years of editing and started directing documentaries and TV commercials. Always painting when possible as the hours in TV were long and hard.
In 1990 came to Portugal to do a film and was invited to stay and work.
In 2000 had my first one-man exhibition in Portugal a series Story Boards consisted of 10 paintings acrylic on canvas (150 x 219 cm)
Followed by my product launch of ZEN, peace in a can. 1,000 (limited edition) cans of ZEN with large canvas of Buddha (70.9 H x 82.7 W IN) featuring a levitating can of ZEN.as well as 6 individual paintings of ZEN cans in different colors and languages (39H x 39W IN).
The next series was products and public service announcements. Durex Pleasuremax 20 (70.9 H x 82.7 W IN) a large Raphael inspired group of nudes in a tropical setting followed by Vespa Scooters and Red Star Coffee both (59H x 86,5W IN) Followed by Kill every motherfuckingbugandcreature in your garden, a fictitious product against pesticides in general a PSA for Save the Rhino’s and one for Conservation.
The latest series on Government Warnings consists of four canvas’s currently and a 5th is being painted. The first was Watch 19.7 H x 15.7 W, followed Red Star Beer 65 H x 25.6 W, Lipstick 49.2 H x 25.6 W and Relationships 39.4 H x 47.2 W. all acrylic and vinyl on canvas.
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PORTUGAL
- Date of birth : 1951
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- Groups: Contemporary Portuguese Artists
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Très belle huile sur toile représentant la vie en société et le phénomène d'addiction aux nouvelles technologies , Bravo l'Artiste !
Bonjour Gideon Nel. Merci d'ajouter ma peinture "Lagos" a vos favoris :)
E porque não a lata Zen pintada "em tela"?! Será que o significado não será o mesmo?! Parabéns pela ideia: a lata, que é lata, e a representação dela. O significado é o mesmo, apenas o material que o suporta muda. Por mim, gosto mais da representação. Trata-se de "pintura". A lata, que é mesmo lata, também tem arte: a ilustração do rótulo. A intenção significante está nas duas formas, mas creio que é uma questão de se querer ou não acabar com a 'pintura sobre tela'. Será uma questão de gosto, ou falta dele?! Um assunto que dá pano para muiiitas mangas :)
Eu gosto da ironia inerente ao que esta lata representa. Creio que qualquer um gostará de, pelo menos, uma lata de paz. Tem mais significado do que latas cheias de merda, como as do artista italiano Piero Manzoni . Desculpe o vernáculo, mas como sabe é infelizmente um facto. Aproveito e agradeço por me ter juntado aos seus favoritos. Muito obrigada e tenha Bom Ano Gideon Nel :)
Merci Jennette, much appreciated
Your humor is perfect……….! j'aime votre univers " sans concession " ! Congratulations !
Merci Jeannette
J'apprécie l'observation.
True, but we must speak up. Thanks for comment.
Une humoristique mise en garde…….! Well done
Sad, but Great satirical humor !
Thank you Jeanette. It was a series of 10 large canvasas all based on the same advertising can solve your life campaign. Glad you enjoyed it
Desculpa, estave pensar em Storyboards. O Buddha foi uma serie depois tinha enlatada ZEN (1,000 Latas) tem mais coisas.
Muito Obrigado Samento, foi uma serie de 10 quadros, tem tambem seragrafias de 2 quadros, Friends e mais uma.
Abraço
Sarmento
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Mais um trabalho de grande criatividade e expressão. Que imaginação tens Gideon! A lata ZEN, está mesmo no local certo. Belo trabalho.
Your stories are much expressive …….!
Sarmento
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Conta-nos uma história de forma original e artística. Os seus desenhos são muito expressivos e a sequência está perfeita. Parabéns Gideon Nel.
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