"Larger Than Life Portraits" an exhibit of oil paintings by John Thamm. Come join us from 5pm-8pm on First Friday (March 5th) in Downtown Spokane at the Historic Hutton Building. J.F. Thamm Gallery - 11 S Washington.
Meet the artist and discover Spokane's newest gallery.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday thru Saturday 11:30am - 6pm or By Appointment
First Friday: open until 9 pm.
Here is a sneak peek at some of the paintings
Raptured Just in Time 36" x 80" Oil This painting is about history, current events and the future and depicts a presidential procession fraught with “trouble ahead”…“trouble behind”. The image expresses an understanding of the de-constructionist effort being made by the Bush administration.
George W. Bush has put much effort into making my world and nation more secure since 9/11, so I felt it necessary to reciprocate in this visual format. My initial inspiration for this painting was a bumper sticker I saw in the 80’s. It read, “When the Rapture begins, I shall depart.” I thought at the time it must be self gratifying to be that sure of yourself. I see that same sense of certainty in George W. Bush. In my painting I’ve placed him in the back seat for the safety and security of the rest of the passengers. I didn’t want him driving the car when the rapture took place.
My Buddy, Tom 9" x 12" Acrylic
The Colonel and the General 16" x 20" Gold Leaf and Oil
Thanks so much for sending this blog. The urn that was made by Liz (that you show)...was made for the remains of my wife's father. He served with a tank battalion during WW2.
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Darrell Sullens