tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post4610655378186408152..comments2024-03-15T19:54:50.462+00:00Comments on To Discover Ice: Painting of the Month (37): Anselm Kieferbazzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-86104435449740776502013-02-05T23:58:11.704+00:002013-02-05T23:58:11.704+00:00AC: Thank you. Now I'm blushing!AC: Thank you. Now I'm blushing!bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-59883056966590703132013-02-05T23:15:38.358+00:002013-02-05T23:15:38.358+00:00Fantastic post. Love it. Thank you bazza :DFantastic post. Love it. Thank you bazza :DAll Consuminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03089119991474852732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-29931965715027929632013-02-03T17:28:02.135+00:002013-02-03T17:28:02.135+00:00Hi John. Of course; I hadn't made that connect...Hi John. Of course; I hadn't made that connection. I just checked on <i>thinkbabynames.com</i> and Lilith is not in the top 1,000 names for a girl. Not surprising really with her background!bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-72778120186043393242013-02-03T17:22:26.938+00:002013-02-03T17:22:26.938+00:00Hello Joanne. I don't think you would want it ...Hello Joanne. I don't think you would want it hanging in your home but it is captivating to see in a gallery partly because of the huge scale. I hadn't heard of Lilith myself until I saw this picture about ten years ago.<br />I certainly didn't know that Adam had an 'ex'!bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-65641651974463325592013-02-03T17:18:01.419+00:002013-02-03T17:18:01.419+00:00Hi Dixie. Yes the piece of hair is like something ...Hi Dixie. Yes the piece of hair is like something floating over the scene.<br />I have had a lovely Sunday, thanks and I hope you did too. (This morning I went on a guided walk called <i>Karl Marx's London</i> starting at Picadilly Circus and ending up at the British Museum!)bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-45736766917174296972013-02-03T11:28:46.340+00:002013-02-03T11:28:46.340+00:00Hi Bazza,
They say a picture says a thousand words...Hi Bazza,<br />They say a picture says a thousand words (I don't know who 'they' are!)and this picture brings to mind a choking, pollution filled city, that is strangling the very life out of its citizens!<br />Is the name Lilith where the character of Fraziers' wife came from, she was called Lilith and a bit of a she-devil!?<br />Always an education to visit here Bazza!<br />J<br /><b><a href="http://hedgelandtales.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Follow me at HEDGELAND TALES</a></b>Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14873306254026879892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-39261515704096051012013-02-03T11:18:55.309+00:002013-02-03T11:18:55.309+00:00Hmm... not quite sure what I think of that one. I ...Hmm... not quite sure what I think of that one. I expect that to see the full size version is quite a different experience. An interesting story about Lilith, thanks.joanne foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694158807826275846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-54079550034056300252013-02-03T08:25:40.447+00:002013-02-03T08:25:40.447+00:0012' x 18' - perfect size for the impact it...12' x 18' - perfect size for the impact it commands. With all of the various elements and mediums, I'd love to actually see it.<br /><br />The hair reminds me of a spectre, floating across the city in search of any life left to take.<br /><br />Hauntingly beautiful and I don't know why. Dresden works as a location. Very nice, Bazza. I enjoyed the art piece and your shared information!<br /><br />Good Sunday to you.Dixie@dcreliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558671709412200904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-49927408853214770892013-02-03T06:36:07.965+00:002013-02-03T06:36:07.965+00:00Gary: Sir Tom, with his extra leg, is the classic ...Gary: Sir Tom, with his extra leg, is the classic case of "I don't know much about art but I know what I like".<br />Interestingly, your phrase 'urban sprawl' is often used to describe this painting.<br />By the way, I am happy to see that you are 'out and about' in the Blogosphere!bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-85631427606474524702013-02-03T06:31:05.973+00:002013-02-03T06:31:05.973+00:00Kezza: You must be correct about the intended feel...Kezza: You must be correct about the intended feeling of horror. By the way, just for clarity, the second picture is a photograph.<br />As for Sir Tom, he probably fell off of <i>something</i>!bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-53421302609884094452013-02-03T01:31:46.686+00:002013-02-03T01:31:46.686+00:00Greetings bazza,
Oh my, that rather depressing de...Greetings bazza,<br /><br />Oh my, that rather depressing depiction of the urban sprawl seems to portray some of the feelings of the artist and his life. <br /><br />I wonder if Sir Tom could do a rendition of "Jake the Peg."<br /><br />Thank you for your heartfelt comment on my posting. Meant a great deal.<br /><br />Enjoy the rest of the weekend.<br /><br />Garyklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-43216751180472728562013-02-02T23:13:22.889+00:002013-02-02T23:13:22.889+00:00Looks like a scene from a horror movie in the firs...Looks like a scene from a horror movie in the first painting. At least, it gives you that feeling of horror- which I'm sure was intended.<br /><br />Good to see that Sir Tom left a comment. I thought he'd gotten so drunk that he'd fell off into oblivion. I missed the ol' chap. <br /><br />Take care, BazzaKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605551857342134163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-58732188301056478332013-02-02T23:06:49.990+00:002013-02-02T23:06:49.990+00:00Lost in Space: Thanks for visiting. It was painted...Lost in Space: Thanks for visiting. It was painted between 1987 and 1990 and is owned by the Tate but I don't think it's on display at the moment. You were lucky to have seen it!bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-15404517140991670642013-02-02T18:02:20.557+00:002013-02-02T18:02:20.557+00:00I am fairly sure that I have seen this painting in...I am fairly sure that I have seen this painting in the flesh, in London, many years ago. It may not be the most aesthetically pleasing piece of art, but it is very interesting and for that reason I like it.<br /><br />Thank you for this post and the history of the artist.Lost in Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255087475774273888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-10095098112322819092013-02-02T17:13:34.691+00:002013-02-02T17:13:34.691+00:00Sir Tom: A very little joke Sir Tom, you rascal!Sir Tom: A <i>very</i> little joke Sir Tom, you rascal!bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-52663580664797627172013-02-02T17:12:43.025+00:002013-02-02T17:12:43.025+00:00From the illustrious pen of the fabulous Sir Tom E...<b><i> From the illustrious pen of the fabulous Sir Tom Eagerly: </i></b> <br />Hello Bazza old boy. I don't suppose Rolf Harris did a version of this did he? No, I thought not.<br />Bomber Harris maybe? Just my little joke for the Brits.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-14744041224913543992013-02-02T17:09:56.188+00:002013-02-02T17:09:56.188+00:00Thanks Arleen. I was afraid that this post would b...Thanks Arleen. I was afraid that this post would be a bit too 'heavy'. I am happy if people read it; if they comment, that's a bonus.bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-62944975698142435092013-02-02T13:42:17.913+00:002013-02-02T13:42:17.913+00:00Knowing the background of the artist gives one mor...Knowing the background of the artist gives one more appreciation of his works.<br /><br />I enjoyed this post very much.<br />Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.com