D. Loyer, 2020, “SATURDAY MORNING AT THE MARKET”, 24″h x 36″w, Oil on Canvas
The goal in my painting was threefold: to work with dramatic lighting, work more with figures, and to choose an environment that represents a complete melting pot of all cultural levels for a single purpose (purchasing fresh food). This is at 6:00 AM and the environment was lively.
D. Loyer, 2020, “THE BOOK CLUB”, 48″ x 48″, oil on canvas
Like the above painting, the lighting is a ‘chiaroscuro-type’ lighting with no actual lighting source. It was generated as glowing from the center outward drawing al figures together as a unit. All characters are treated as equals visually and the book remained closed.
D. Loyer, 2020, “CELL PHONES TO INFINITY AND BEYOND”, 30″ x 42″. oil on canvas, metal, mirror
The concept of unlimited cell phones came from viewing new students sitting together without any interaction at all. However everyone had cell phones and were engaged. Before we become too judgmental, we may want to take a closer look at our own dependency on cell phones. The metal figure in the foreground has a mirror ‘face’ to reflect you the viewer as a participant in the same role as the students.
D. Loyer, “A SHIRT FOR ALL OCCASIONS”, 30″ x 96″ x 6″, 2 pieces, oil on canvas, metal
Though this shows a series of self portraits, the goal here is to force to viewer to walk left or right to align the shirt with the portrait behind it. As you move even further to the right, the distortion is corrected on the left portrait so it is the correct size with the shirt.
D. Loyer, “LIFE’S SURPRISES”, 30″ x 48″ x 6″, oil on canvas, metal
We all watch as our lives pass before our eyes and we all experience surprises both good and bad that come at us without warning. The figures shown are experiencing a bazaar event but still have to deal with the consequences. No amount of distraction will silence them in their quest to confront the issue at hand. You, the viewer, get a front row seat (right behind the figures) and cannot avoid being a part of their uncomfortable moment.
D. Loyer, 2020, “NEXT GENERATION”, 30″ x 48″ x 36″, oil on canvas, wire, plywood, fishing line
The continuity of life is clear to some and to others, not so much. It seems odd that we are connected to a series of human beings that go back a considerably longer way than beyond our own memory. Even the most astute among us can only go back a few generations before our knowledge tapers to nothing. The only connection may have been a relative (living or deceased) that made the connection to the past real to you. That person may still be with you in your memory, but it will be your responsibility (should you accept it) to continue the link forward.
D.Loyer, 2020, “RUBENS REBUFFED”, 30″ x 48″ x 3″, oil on canvas, blue tape
This 16th century famous painting was censored by Facebook recently and considered inappropriate for their advertising. Subsequently they covered all areas that they deemed ‘obscene’ with blue tape. Those museums in the Netherlands that exhibited these actual paintings escorted all Facebook patrons away from nude paintings ‘for their safety. This piece was copied to allow viewers the opportunity to add additional tape to other areas on the painting that they too felt offensive.
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