Anti-Orthoism (A.O.) breaks the barriers of the typical, orthogonal-shaped canvas. As a result, a concept eventually develops into a precision-built canvas, almost sculpture-like form, beginning with a careful planning process.
In this early stage of development, the artist is at liberty to communicate their thoughts in multiple dimensions. The basic, general scheme of the design determines the form of the painting. From this, an axis can attach secondary elements to the main body of the canvas. This example can be seen in A.O.1, my first Anti Orthoism painting. The process eventually ties an assortment of elements that communicate directly with the subject.
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Anti Orthoism was developed as a means of limitless exploration of painting. The rectangular and square-shaped canvas have boundaries. Whatever the artist is painting, the four sides of a canvas will always limit the artist. I have intentionally applied traditional materials to my work. However, they are not limited to these materials.
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The vision is to propel artists out of the 'old way' of thought. This is what the Art of the Future is about. A nontraditional perception of what a museum painting is. To produce original works of art that don't relate to anything created before.
It is the continued evolution of fine-art painting.
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Steven Gutierrez joined Fine Art America on December 5th, 2010.
