Another Day Space is a pen drawing of the shapes of social engagements from a Tuesday in 2001. Appointments become abstract shapes rendered in color instead of time slots. These drawn social spaces compliment my social sculptures and other projects involving physical places and collaborations with other artists involving social experimentation and conversation.
Drawing
Completed in: 2001
2 x 5 inches
Near or in New York, NY / United States
artist: Austin Thomas
The artist, Austin Thomas, writes:
Austin,
I want to adopt this artwork and its companion "Tuesday," and it's companion they seem to go well together. I am collector of abstract art and have many pieces. I choose art based on my personal tastes as opposed to good art or bad art, not that I am qualified to make that decision anyway. I do know what I like. Most of my art is by artist who were involved with DADA in the early 20th century, but I have several works from Miro and Peter Max.
I like color and contrast, there are several of your works shown here on the Adoption site that I like. "Silver Lining" is cool, and "Tag Sale" is intriguing, but "Another Day Space" and "Tuesday" speak to me. They are soothing and even though they are abstract by design, they have balance and symmetry. Your description of both works indicate a deeper meaning, I have studied the images and haven't come to my own interpretation of that meaning, which also brings a sense of mystery. There is something there which I cannot see. This also endears me to the work.
I previously have adopted art here before, an etching from Heather Lowe in 2005. Since then I have collected two other works from Heather. She mostly focuses on lenticulars these days and they are not of my liking, although they are very cool.
I have been collecting art for around 20 years. My collection comprises some 50+ works. Many are limited editions of prints, lithographs or etchings. I have a dozen or so original works, but none as distinctive as yours.
I have a hallway that has space, your work would accompany etchings by Miro, a woodcut Ernst, and a lithograph by Fontana, all abstracts and full of color.
I properly frame all my collection for the long term using high quality frame in the modernist style with conservation glass. Generally a simple black frame with floating mounts. Depends on how the work needs to be presented.
I have my family that i live with,
a wife and three boys. The boys all have original works in their rooms. I think they appreciate the art and respect the originality and unique value that art presents.
I office at home and look at art daily, it is always refreshing. I often entertain and it is not uncommon for my children to have friends over (girls :) that ask for tours. It fascinates me to see young people so drawn to artwork.
My wife appreciates art as well and has several pieces she has collected. We live in Richardson, a suburb of Dallas in a quite neighborhood. I frequent art festivals regularly, visit our arts districts and spend lots time browsing Ebay and online dealers looking for bargains and pieces that capture my attention.
I usually travel to Austin, TX twice a week on business. Not that it has anything to do with anything, but it certainly keeps you name on my mind.
Anyway that is my spiel, I do not think I would want one piece without the other. I can picture them both on the wall complimenting each other. Separated I do not think they would convey the same ipact or meaning. That thought brings a question. Did that day inspire works other than these two?
It must have been remarkable day to inspire such work.
let me know about the adoption or any questions you may have.
Thanks,
Tony





