Shane Guffogg: Lines and Dots - Thoughts Before Language

In this episode, we delve into an engaging art discussion recorded at the opening reception of "Lines and Dots - Thoughts Before Language" exhibition held on January 27th, 2024, in the Blue Room at El Nido, Los Angeles. Shane Guffogg and I engage in a heartfelt dialogue, meticulously exploring a curated selection of paintings spanning from 1991 to 2018. The exhibition serves as a comprehensive survey of his career.

Guffogg provides intricate insights into approximately half of the showcased works, responding thoughtfully to my inquiries regarding their genesis and contemporary significance. The conversation unveils the profound complexity of the artist's career and his artistic creations. Guffogg shares enlightening narratives about the evolution of his early works, which precede the iconic ribbon influences. He characterizes them as reflections predating language, with lines and dots serving as symbolic references. Throughout the discussion, Guffogg adeptly weaves through each artwork, offering captivating anecdotes.

Among the notable pieces discussed is one from Guffogg's pattern series, inspired by the drought and aptly titled "Aquas Prayer." The painting elicits a profound experience when viewed, adding another layer of depth to the exhibition's narrative.

Check out the exhibition page here: https://www.vcprojects.art/lines-dots-thoughts-before-language

Shane Guffogg is an American artist, that looks through the lens of humanity at civilizations, both past and present, and views time as threads that connect all people. Guffogg's visual language is informed by the spiritualism of abstraction and the realism of the old masters. Usually, these two ideas are usually seen as separate but for Guffogg, they fuse into transcendent works that become testaments to thoughts that inform us of who we are in the 21st century.  

Visit the artist's website here: https://www.shaneguffogg.com