Ted Twine: Deep Flat Theory at PVAC
Palos Verdes Art Center / Beverly G.
Alpay Center for Arts Education presents the exhibition Ted Twine: Deep Flat Theory which includes: “Conversations with the Artist:” Dec 17. The exhibition is on view until Jan. 7.
Influences as varied as Tantric art, the cutouts of late-stage Matisse and historic Japanese painting and woodblock printing have found their way into Ted Twine’s art. An exploration of consciousness and perception is at the root of Twine’s approach to image-making. Flatness of backgrounds and of shapes, with no attempt to create the illusion of three-dimensional space, allows the shape itself to be assertive.
Shape is made apparent by its color. Depth is suggested within a relatively flat field with lines branching along the surface, suggesting perpendicular space. Seeing both possibilities at the same time is the key to “deep flat” vision.
The phrase “deep flat” suggests a coexistence of oppositional or contrasting characteristics, like universal/personal, hard/ soft, bright/muted and serious/humorous.
Twine believes that good art, whether visual, literary or musical, tends to stretch our minds to absorb, rather than resist, paradox, invoking the imagination and establishing “a viewpoint beyond normal perception and understanding.”
Ted Twine was born in Japan and received his B.A. from University of California, Santa Barbara. He has lived in San Pedro since 1980. Twine’s art is in corporate collections including Bank of America, Hewlett-Packard, Bain and Co. and hotel and resort properties internationally, such as Apria Hotel, Mandalay Bay and others.
Ted Twine: Deep Flat Theory
Time: 3 to 6 p.m. Dec. 17
Cost: Free
Details: 310-541-2479; pvartcenter.org
Venue: Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 Crestridge Rd., Rancho Palos Verdes
Proof of vaccination is required for attendance in accordance with PVAC policy.