The Ducati bike below is one of three belonging to Scott Metcalfe, who
is a photographer by profession and easy rider by avocation. He shoots the photographs of Arie’s studio and the paintings that go into Arie’s exhibition catalogues.
In an exercise of reciprocation, Scott brought his Ducati to Arie’s studio to be enhanced by Arie’s imagery. Scott had disassembled the bike in several parts, and Arie set to work on them.
The Ducati left side shows a flock of crows checking out a Pegasus.
The Ducati right side presents a woman’s profile with blonde hair surrounded by floating blossoms.
Close-ups to follow.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
In Zürich, Switzerland
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder attended the opening of Arie Van Selm's exhibition in Winterthur/Zürich, Switzerland. Mr. Schröder gave the introductory speech. He found the large, expressive—yet generic—women's profiles especially interesting. The photograph shows Arie Van Selm in animated conversation with the Chancellor. They are standing in front of the painting "Vanadium Lady.”
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Two Themes
In 2005, Van Selm integrated the two themes, the female profile and the Tango-Bird, into one motif. The bird profile appears as an echo of the female profile, throwing her an inquisitive look. The bird may also appear floating ahead of the female profile with his tail tickling her nose. The bird variously entertains, frightens, nerves, tickles, the woman, with other possible relationships left to the viewer’s mindset.
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