Stephen was a visiting artist at Ohio State in 1982. We used to spend a lot of time talking about art. I would see him in NYC for years after that. He is one of the smartest guys I know. He is also still a great painter.
Man, you're really lucky to know the guy. I think he makes some of the best paintings around. It doesn't surprise me to find out that he's a smart guy- it takes a great talent to make a seemingly reductive, hard-edged style so expansive, witty and generous.
ever so symbolic. i guess i'm missing those airmail days way too much.
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ReplyDeleteStephen was a visiting artist at Ohio State in 1982. We used to spend a lot of time talking about art. I would see him in NYC for years after that. He is one of the smartest guys I know. He
is also still a great painter.
Mike
Man, you're really lucky to know the guy. I think he makes some of the best paintings around. It doesn't surprise me to find out that he's a smart guy- it takes a great talent to make a seemingly reductive, hard-edged style so expansive, witty and generous.
ReplyDeleteTell him he has a fan in Los Angeles!