Ari1840's Comments (19)

I was just about to comment when I noticed Mark already said what I was going to say.

In this latest intervention into the material semiotics of everyday life, Ari constructs a meticulously assembled tableau of foodstuffs—pizza slice, sushi roll, French fries, and a milk carton—rendered entirely from humble substrates: cardboard and paper. What at first appears whimsical or didactic unfolds into a densely layered critique of late-capitalist consumption. The pizza slice is not a symbol of food—it is food's aesthetic echo, devoid of nutritional function but saturated with cultural weight. Here, the cardboard functions not merely as a medium but as a critical agent, deliberately foregrounding its artificiality. By invoking everyday edibles and crafting them from palpably non-edible matter, the artist resists mimesis in favor of meta-commentary. The juxtaposition of disparate cuisines—American fast food, Japanese sushi, and the universally nostalgic carton of school-lunch milk—invites an intertextual reading through the lens of globalized gastronomy and the commodification of cultural identity.

Making me hungry...

Oh Ari! It is so fun to have your artwork featured on our 2024 holiday greeting cards to share with friends and family!!! Your creative spirit warms my heart~

Hi Ari! Another great piece of artwork. Love the colors and design, keep it up, so proud of you.

This abstract painting captivates the viewer with its bold, round central form, around which a kaleidoscope of vibrant hues unfolds. The circular shape, while visually dominant, is softened by the artist’s deft use of color gradients, blending shades of warm oranges, reds, and yellows with cool blues and greens. This juxtaposition of warm and cool tones creates a dynamic tension, lending the piece a sense of both harmony and discord, as if the colors are in constant flux. One striking feature of the work is its avoidance of clear symbolic references, encouraging a purely phenomenological engagement. The viewer is left to grapple with the painting on a formal level, focusing on the interplay of shape, color, and texture. The thick, impasto brushstrokes add a tactile dimension, enhancing the painting's physical presence and underscoring its materiality. At its core, the painting resists easy interpretation. It invites contemplation, not through any overt narrative, but through its mastery of abstraction. The circular motif, often associated with wholeness and unity, is here destabilized by the tumultuous swirl of color, suggesting a tension between order and chaos. The result is a work that feels both meditative and energetic, offering a complex, multilayered visual experience that resonates long after the initial viewing. This painting is a compelling example of abstract expressionism's ability to evoke emotion and thought through the most elemental aspects of art: form, color, and texture. Its ambiguity is its strength, allowing for a deeply personal and subjective response that shifts with each viewing.

Great way to honor a great man!

Hi Ari, I was quite taken by your new work! I learned about Van Gogh when we visited your Mom, Dad and Leo in Utrecht. We went to a museum in Amsterdam to learn about his life. I suspect you learned about that. I like yours better!! Thanks for sharing your art. It lifted my heart today. Grandpa in the Hills

Ari!!! This painting is so fun to see. Your artist skills are improving. The flowers are colorful and fun and your background is a work of art, I just LOVE it.?? Big fan of VanGogh. Do you remember when we went to his exhibit last summer? Love, Grandma Nancy with Maggie Mae??

Oh Ari, this is my favorite! The sky looks magical and brings out a feeling of wonder and joy. The leaves have creative designs and a few of the designs have faces. Clever! A new superhero might be “Maple Leaf Man”. Just when u you think you’re going to destroy the earth, Maple Leaf Man pours maple syrup in your flux capacitor and BAM! it’s over. (This is the power of art - often it stirs my imagination and ideas.)

This piece of art tells a story that we would love to hear!!

Oh Ari...this one will always be a favorite! We wear the t-shirt!!

Love your design so much we ordered mugs!!

Hey Ari!!! I'm really proud of all of your artwork but I especially love this castle collage. Love the bright colors and geometric design. I know you love art class, keep up the creative work ??????

I get a feeling of harmony from your art work. I like the shade of yellow you chose. Three cheers for Ari Boe!

Your art work is cool as Sonic, Ari! I think living in that castle would be more than cool too. Your mixture of colors is exciting and makes me feel happy

That is one "cool" penguin. Love the shirt!!

Hey Ari! Oh what a colorful snowman! I love seeing your imagination at work?? We can't wait to see you in California?? We love you sooooo much!

Hi Ari, thanks for the artwork. I must say I am quite taken by the leaf, while I will be very interested in hearing about the turtles and what is going on in the house! Grandpa in the hills