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This my latest work, and an ongoing series of paintings on government warning signs. I am trying to[...]
This my latest work, and an ongoing series of paintings on government warning signs. I am trying to take this subject to it extremes and hoping to do 10 paintings in this series. I am currently working on the 5th canvas, a large gun. I'll post it once done.
A warning label is a label attached to an item, or contained in an item's instruction manual, warning the user about risks associated with the use of the item, and may include restrictions by the manufacturer or seller on certain uses. Most of them are placed to limit civil liability in lawsuits against the item's manufacturer or seller. This sometimes results in labels, which for some people seem to state the obvious.
A warning label is a label attached to an item, or contained in an item's instruction manual, warning the user about risks associated with the use of the item, and may include restrictions by the manufacturer or seller on certain uses. Most of them are placed to limit civil liability in lawsuits against the item's manufacturer or seller. This sometimes results in labels, which for some people seem to state the obvious.
b Products and Public Awarenes Advertising • 5 artworks
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In this Gallery are paintings of products and Public Awareness advertising.
It is without any doubt[...]
In this Gallery are paintings of products and Public Awareness advertising.
It is without any doubt that my working in advertising films has migrated to my art. In this series you will see some unconventional and sometimes confrontational works.
It is without any doubt that my working in advertising films has migrated to my art. In this series you will see some unconventional and sometimes confrontational works.
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With my primary education in fine arts, as a director of TV commercials I always found drawing my own[...]
With my primary education in fine arts, as a director of TV commercials I always found drawing my own story boards for the proposed film myself quite satisfying.
Taking this to the next level and making a painting out of a story board was quite challenging, as normal TV commercials offer either humor, drama or some form of conflict to sell their product whereas a painting has other parameters.
Smoke FRIENDS and be popular was the first in this series. (10 paintings of the same size and format)
Like most TV commercials we identify the problem then the product is applied/ used and we have a solution and a happy customer.
Storyboard: ~(Verb) a series of events drawn / painted / designed within a sequence of frames in varying styles depicting the plot / story of a film / commercial / Television series / work of art (pl.) –s
Frames outline surrounding drawing / painting / design usually black, used to depict the frame of a TV screen or cinema screen. The formats usually encountered for the screens were 3:4 for TV ( now 16:9) and 1:1.85 for cinema. The number of screens or frames per storyboard is left entirely to the discretion of the storyboard artist.
The drawing / painting / designs inside the frame can be done in either black & white or in color, differing in style as long as the concept of the story is clearly depicted.
The style should enhance the actual story told, giving it character and taking it to another dimension for the viewer of the drawing / painting / design.
Additional information supplied on the storyboard could be directions for the casting, stylist and wardrobe or viewer.
Short hand or abbreviations commonly used on storyboards are:
C/U – close up, W/S – wide shot, M/S – medium shot also known as mid shot, MVO – male voice over, FVO – female voice over, VO – voice over
Disclaimer - All characters and products depicted in these storyboards are fictional and any likeness to any person or product, living or dead / past or present is purely coincidental. Any visual likeness or similarities to or resembling any product is purely coincidental.
If any of the material or ideas are offensive to the viewer the artist would like to apologize. - gn
Taking this to the next level and making a painting out of a story board was quite challenging, as normal TV commercials offer either humor, drama or some form of conflict to sell their product whereas a painting has other parameters.
Smoke FRIENDS and be popular was the first in this series. (10 paintings of the same size and format)
Like most TV commercials we identify the problem then the product is applied/ used and we have a solution and a happy customer.
Storyboard: ~(Verb) a series of events drawn / painted / designed within a sequence of frames in varying styles depicting the plot / story of a film / commercial / Television series / work of art (pl.) –s
Frames outline surrounding drawing / painting / design usually black, used to depict the frame of a TV screen or cinema screen. The formats usually encountered for the screens were 3:4 for TV ( now 16:9) and 1:1.85 for cinema. The number of screens or frames per storyboard is left entirely to the discretion of the storyboard artist.
The drawing / painting / designs inside the frame can be done in either black & white or in color, differing in style as long as the concept of the story is clearly depicted.
The style should enhance the actual story told, giving it character and taking it to another dimension for the viewer of the drawing / painting / design.
Additional information supplied on the storyboard could be directions for the casting, stylist and wardrobe or viewer.
Short hand or abbreviations commonly used on storyboards are:
C/U – close up, W/S – wide shot, M/S – medium shot also known as mid shot, MVO – male voice over, FVO – female voice over, VO – voice over
Disclaimer - All characters and products depicted in these storyboards are fictional and any likeness to any person or product, living or dead / past or present is purely coincidental. Any visual likeness or similarities to or resembling any product is purely coincidental.
If any of the material or ideas are offensive to the viewer the artist would like to apologize. - gn
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All my latest work that does not fall under other catogories
e ZEN, Peace in a Can • 4 artworks
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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.
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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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- 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
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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 …….!
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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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