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Corporate logos: We see them every day. We have lived with them for so long that they are embedded into our collective subconscious; a part of the human experience.
Six of the world’s best-known corporate logos - M cDonald’s, M arlboro, M ickey Mouse, N ike, C oca-Cola, and A pple - are employed in these paintings as they merge into ever-evolving forms and configurations, from undecipherable abstract to blatantly recognizable, inviting us to look at them in a new way.
For a more detailed text see "Statement"
Six of the world’s best-known corporate logos - M cDonald’s, M arlboro, M ickey Mouse, N ike, C oca-Cola, and A pple - are employed in these paintings as they merge into ever-evolving forms and configurations, from undecipherable abstract to blatantly recognizable, inviting us to look at them in a new way.
For a more detailed text see "Statement"
MMMNCA Paintings
NINE (DELIRIOUS) SUPERLOGOS
2014
Acrylic on canvas
Each panel 30" x 30", 76 x 76 cm
2014
Acrylic on canvas
Each panel 30" x 30", 76 x 76 cm
See also: black & white version from 1996
THREE MMMNCA LOGO LANDSCAPES
2012
Acrylic on canvas
Each panel 48" x 48", 122 x 122 cm
2012
Acrylic on canvas
Each panel 48" x 48", 122 x 122 cm
THREE MMMNCA LOGO LANDSCAPES
2006
Digital print on canvas
Each panel 20" x 20", 51 x 51 cm
2006
Digital print on canvas
Each panel 20" x 20", 51 x 51 cm
These 3 panels got destroyed by fire, which correlates with my affinity for distressed canvas.
THE SECRET LIFE OF SUPER SIGNS
2011
Acrylic on canvas
48" x 48", 122 x 122 cm
2011
Acrylic on canvas
48" x 48", 122 x 122 cm
TWO SUPERLOGOS, ORNAMENTALLY DISTORTED
2009
Acrylic on canvas
Each panel 48" x 48", 122 x 122 cm
2009
Acrylic on canvas
Each panel 48" x 48", 122 x 122 cm
Left panel: C. A.; New York
GOLDEN SUPERLOGO I, II, III
2015
Gold leaf and acrylic on canvas
Each 18" x 18", 45.5 x 45.5 cm
2015
Gold leaf and acrylic on canvas
Each 18" x 18", 45.5 x 45.5 cm
THREE MMMNCA SUPERLOGOS IN DISTRESS
2006
Acrylic on canvas
Each panel 20" x 20", 51 x 51 cm
2006
Acrylic on canvas
Each panel 20" x 20", 51 x 51 cm
THREE MMMNC FRAGMENTS (each)
2005
Acrylic on distressed canvas
Each panel 20" x 20", 51 x 51 cm
2005
Acrylic on distressed canvas
Each panel 20" x 20", 51 x 51 cm
BIG MICKEY IS WATCHING YOU
2003
Acrylic and pencil on distressed canvas
30" x 40", 76 x 102 cm
2003
Acrylic and pencil on distressed canvas
30" x 40", 76 x 102 cm
A. R., New York
FIVE CLEAR CIRCLES SUROUNDED BY PENCIL
2000
Clear acrylic and pencil on distressed canvas
14" x 64", 36 x 162 cm
2000
Clear acrylic and pencil on distressed canvas
14" x 64", 36 x 162 cm
FIVE CLEAR CIRCLES SUROUNDED BY PENCIL (detail)
FIVE CLEAR CIRCLES NOT SUROUNDED BY PENCIL
2000
Clear acrylic on distressed canvas
14" x 64", 36 x 162 cm
2000
Clear acrylic on distressed canvas
14" x 64", 36 x 162 cm
FIVE CLEAR CIRCLES NOT SUROUNDED BY PENCIL (detail)
EIGHT MMMNC SUPERLOGOS
1999
Acrylic on distressed canvas
Each panel 14" x 14", 36 x 36cm
1999
Acrylic on distressed canvas
Each panel 14" x 14", 36 x 36cm
A. C.; Paris
FOUR LOGO FLOWERS
1998
Acrylic on distressed canvas
Each panel 14" x 14", 36 x 36cm
1998
Acrylic on distressed canvas
Each panel 14" x 14", 36 x 36cm
THREE ALMOST SQUARES
1998
Acrylic on distressed canvas
Each panel 14" x 14", 36 x 36cm
1998
Acrylic on distressed canvas
Each panel 14" x 14", 36 x 36cm
FLOATING MMMNC LANDSCAPE
1997
Acrylic on distressed canvas
14" x 46", 36 x 117 cm
1997
Acrylic on distressed canvas
14" x 46", 36 x 117 cm
MMMNC LANDSCAPE
1997
Acrylic on distressed canvas
18" x 64", 46 x 162 cm
1997
Acrylic on distressed canvas
18" x 64", 46 x 162 cm
M. & D. N., Los Angeles
NIKE DESCENDING ON MC (Mickey-Coca-Cola)
1997
Acrylic on distressed canvas
18" x 64", 46 x 162 cm
1997
Acrylic on distressed canvas
18" x 64", 46 x 162 cm
A. C., Paris
RISING MICKEY
1997
Acrylic on distressed canvas
18" x 64", 46 x 162 cm
1997
Acrylic on distressed canvas
18" x 64", 46 x 162 cm
MMMNC STARSHIP ATTACKING MICKEY (and Mickey Detaching an Ear to Counterattack)
1997
Acrylic on distressed canvas
18" x 64", 46 x 162 cm
1997
Acrylic on distressed canvas
18" x 64", 46 x 162 cm
Still of a MMMNC starship attacking Mickey, who detaches an ear or two to counterattack. Inspired by Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey."
MMMNC STARSHIP ATTACKING MICKEY FRIEZE (slow motion)
1997
Acrylic on distressed canvas
ca. 28" x 197", ca. 70 x 500 cm, arrangement variable
1997
Acrylic on distressed canvas
ca. 28" x 197", ca. 70 x 500 cm, arrangement variable
Stills of a MMMNC starship attacking Mickey, who detaches an ear or two to counterattack. Inspired by Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey."
MMMNC FRAGMENTS
1997
Acrylic on distressed canvas
Variable, here ca. 72" x 48", 182 x 122 cm
1997
Acrylic on distressed canvas
Variable, here ca. 72" x 48", 182 x 122 cm
MMMNC LOGO FRIEZE
1997
Acrylic on distressed canvas
ca. 18" x 360", 46 x 910 cm
1997
Acrylic on distressed canvas
ca. 18" x 360", 46 x 910 cm
Enlarged image: please scroll to the right to see all of the painting.
The MMMNC series of paintings features agglomerations or sections of corporate symbols (McDonald’s, Marlboro, Mickey Mouse, Nike, and Coca-Cola), which are used metaphorically and appear in new combinations and constellations. They are transformed into landscapes, orbit as planets and UFOs, or try to usurp one another in pseudo-ornamental friezes, demonstrating the agility with which they can create new contexts and realities.
See also LARGE ORNAMENTAL FRIEZE
The MMMNC series of paintings features agglomerations or sections of corporate symbols (McDonald’s, Marlboro, Mickey Mouse, Nike, and Coca-Cola), which are used metaphorically and appear in new combinations and constellations. They are transformed into landscapes, orbit as planets and UFOs, or try to usurp one another in pseudo-ornamental friezes, demonstrating the agility with which they can create new contexts and realities.
See also LARGE ORNAMENTAL FRIEZE
3 PSYCHEDELIC LOGO CONGLOMERATES
1997
Acrylic on distressed canvas
Each panel 19.7" x 19.7", 50 x 50 cm
1997
Acrylic on distressed canvas
Each panel 19.7" x 19.7", 50 x 50 cm
H. P.; Munich
MMMNC ORNAMENT OVER GOLD III
1997
Pigment and acrylic on canvas
17.5" x 17.5", 45 x 45 cm
1997
Pigment and acrylic on canvas
17.5" x 17.5", 45 x 45 cm
M.C.K.S., New York
MMMNC ORNAMENT OVER GOLD II
1997
Pigment and acrylic on canvas
17.5" x 17.5", 45 x 45 cm
1997
Pigment and acrylic on canvas
17.5" x 17.5", 45 x 45 cm
I. R., London
MMMNC ORNAMENT OVER GOLD I
1996
Pigment and acrylic on canvas
17.5" x 17.5", 45 x 45 cm
1996
Pigment and acrylic on canvas
17.5" x 17.5", 45 x 45 cm
I. R., London
PSEUDO MMMNC
1996
Pigment on wood
9" x 12" x 2", 23 x 30.5 x 5cm
1996
Pigment on wood
9" x 12" x 2", 23 x 30.5 x 5cm
P. G., Milano
MMMNC
1996
Pigment on wood
9.5" x 9.8" x 2", 24 x 25 x 5cm
1996
Pigment on wood
9.5" x 9.8" x 2", 24 x 25 x 5cm
P. G., Milano
MMMNC SUPERLOGO
1996
Acrylic on distressed canvas
ca. 9.5" x 9.8" x 2", 24 x 25 x 5cm
1996
Acrylic on distressed canvas
ca. 9.5" x 9.8" x 2", 24 x 25 x 5cm
M.C.K.S., New York
LOGO WORLD WITH LOGO PERSON
1996
Acrylic on canvas suit and distressed canvas
ca. 48" x 120", 122 x 304 cm
1996
Acrylic on canvas suit and distressed canvas
ca. 48" x 120", 122 x 304 cm
See also: LOGO WORLD installation
LOGO APPARITION OVER COCA COLA LANDSCAPE
1996
Acrylic and graphite on distressed canvas
ca. 55" x 86", 140 x 220 cm
1996
Acrylic and graphite on distressed canvas
ca. 55" x 86", 140 x 220 cm
NINE (DELIRIOUS) SUPERLOGOS
1996
Acrylic on distressed canvas
Each panel 18" x 18", 46 x 46 cm
1996
Acrylic on distressed canvas
Each panel 18" x 18", 46 x 46 cm
See also: color version from 2014
PSYCHEDELIC LOGO CONGLOMERATES (Variation)
1995
Acrylic on distressed canvas
Each panel 17.5" x 17.5", 45 x 45 cm
1995
Acrylic on distressed canvas
Each panel 17.5" x 17.5", 45 x 45 cm
U. R.; Heidelberg
PSYCHEDELIC LOGO CONGLOMERATES (Variation)
1995
Acrylic on distressed canvas
Each panel 17.5" x 17.5", 45 x 45 cm
1995
Acrylic on distressed canvas
Each panel 17.5" x 17.5", 45 x 45 cm
V. T.; Dublin
PSYCHEDELIC COKE & NIKE
1995
Acrylic on distressed canvas
17.5" x 17.5", 45 x 45 cm
1995
Acrylic on distressed canvas
17.5" x 17.5", 45 x 45 cm
C. H.; Calgary
LOGO LANDSCAPE
1995
Acrylic on distressed canvas
18" x 53", 45 x 135 cm
1995
Acrylic on distressed canvas
18" x 53", 45 x 135 cm
H. P., Munich
GOLDEN MMMNC LANDSCAPE
1995
Acrylic on distressed canvas
18" x 53.5", 45 x 136 cm
1995
Acrylic on distressed canvas
18" x 53.5", 45 x 136 cm
I. E.; Ludwigshafen
ORNAMENTAL MMMNC FRAGMENTS
1994
Acrylic and dispersion paint on canvas
Each panel 19.7" x 19.7", 50 x 50 cm
1994
Acrylic and dispersion paint on canvas
Each panel 19.7" x 19.7", 50 x 50 cm
U. R.; Heidelberg
THE MMMC SYNDROME
1993
Acrylic on canvas
27.5" x 27.5", 70 x 70 cm
1993
Acrylic on canvas
27.5" x 27.5", 70 x 70 cm
I. & K. M., Frankfurt
THE MMMC SYNDROME
1993
Acrylic on canvas
27.5" x 27.5", 70 x 70 cm
1993
Acrylic on canvas
27.5" x 27.5", 70 x 70 cm
I. & K. M., Frankfurt
THE MMMC SYNDROME
1993
Acrylic on canvas
27.5" x 27.5", 70 x 70 cm
1993
Acrylic on canvas
27.5" x 27.5", 70 x 70 cm
I. & K. M., Frankfurt
THE MMMC SYNDROME
1993
Acrylic on canvas
27.5" x 27.5", 70 x 70 cm
1993
Acrylic on canvas
27.5" x 27.5", 70 x 70 cm
THE MMMC SYNDROME
1993
Acrylic on canvas
27.5" x 27.5", 70 x 70 cm
1993
Acrylic on canvas
27.5" x 27.5", 70 x 70 cm
HORROR VACUI
1992
Neon, acrylic paint, gilded wood
Triptych, each panel 35" x 35" x 3.5", 90 x 90 x 9 cm
1992
Neon, acrylic paint, gilded wood
Triptych, each panel 35" x 35" x 3.5", 90 x 90 x 9 cm
"Horror vacui" - Nature abhors a vacuum. We human beings love to fill our mental space, and religion, advertising, and politics are more than willing to step in.
P. G., Milano
P. G., Milano
