Not Your Granny's Still Lifes

Not Your Granny’s Still Lifes: Featuring New Works by Pat Hobaugh at R Alexander Fine Art

Not Your Granny’s Still Lifes is a solo exhibition featuring new works by Atlanta artist Pat Hobaugh. The exhibition will be on display from November 6th to November 30th, 2015 at R Alexander Fine Art in Peachtree Corners (Atlanta), GA. The opening reception for the exhibition will take place on Friday, November 6th, 2015, from 6-8pm, with the artist in appearance.

Pat Hobaugh’s unique vision of contemporary culture comes through his elaborate still life compositions. His fascination with objects (action figures, Americana, toys, miscellaneous foods) derives from an anthropological examination of society through pop and contemporary culture. Hobaugh says, “When Anthropologists want to learn about a forgotten culture... they collect tools, dishware, ornaments, and figurines. These objects are often all that can speak for a long-silenced people. I think about this when I walk through Wal-Mart, Bed, Bath & Beyond, or the grocery store. What does all of this stuff say about us as a culture?” Via his so-called “Stuffology,” Hobaugh can explore the significance of materiality with satirical wit and a childlike playfulness.

Hobaugh draws inspiration for these scenes from 17th century Dutch still life painting, or more closely vanitas paintings in which artists would include objects and items that stood in for existential ideas relating to death and morality. Hobaugh uses the same intention of provoking the viewer to reflect on the ways that consumerism and object culture can define us. Hobaugh furthers this idea by considering the meaning of objects through time. By incorporating toys from our past, Hobaugh is able to add a deeper layer to his playful compositions.
Indiana-born Pat Hobaugh first felt the urge to paint after taking an inspiring Art History course. He fell in love with the Old Masters and started to teach himself the craft. After several years of self-education, he went back to school to earn a Bachelors and Masters in painting from the University of Iowa and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, respectively. Now he is represented in galleries across the country and has work in collections around the world.

Gallery Hours: Mon - Sat, 10 - 5, or by appointment

R Alexander Fine Art
5650 Peachtree Parkway
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
770.609.8662
info@ralexanderfineart.com
www.ralexanderfineart.com