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Thursday, February 07, 2002 The weather's finally good enough to start that very brief series on the public art of New Iberia. I begin by stepping out my front door and snapping this picture of one (really two, since it's back to back) of Paul Schexnayder's paintings. Paul's sign tells you a lot about his art, since it is indistinguishable from something he might have hung in a gallery. It serves as his portfolio, his business sign for his studio, and as his street address. Paul is a young man, a few years younger than JeffAndJanice, but has established himself quickly as New Iberia's favorite son. Not only is his art fun and whimsical, but Paul is a truly lovable guy. I've never heard anyone say a single negative thing about him. Come to think of it, I've never heard him say anything negative about anyone else. (That's a trait I'd like to copy, but as I have told you before, you can't hide who you are.) His art is usually painted on found objects, some of which retain their original utilitarian function, such as chairs. He has published a substantial collection of prints as well. I'm sorry to say, I've never bought one of his paintings. Partly for budgetary reasons, and partly because it's hard to find a place in my too-traditional home for his works. I originally wanted to have a more eclectic interior, but it just hasn't shaped up that way. Not everyone can boast of living next door to an artist. I really do need to buy a piece. Visit Paul's website to see more. Archives11/01/2001 - 12/01/2001 12/01/2001 - 01/01/2002 01/01/2002 - 02/01/2002 02/01/2002 - 03/01/2002 03/01/2002 - 04/01/2002 09/01/2002 - 10/01/2002 05/01/2004 - 06/01/2004 06/01/2004 - 07/01/2004 07/01/2004 - 08/01/2004 08/01/2004 - 09/01/2004 09/01/2004 - 10/01/2004 10/01/2004 - 11/01/2004 11/01/2004 - 12/01/2004 12/01/2004 - 01/01/2005 01/01/2005 - 02/01/2005 02/01/2005 - 03/01/2005 03/01/2005 - 04/01/2005 05/01/2005 - 06/01/2005 06/01/2005 - 07/01/2005 07/01/2005 - 08/01/2005 08/01/2005 - 09/01/2005 10/01/2005 - 11/01/2005 12/01/2005 - 01/01/2006 02/01/2006 - 03/01/2006 10/01/2007 - 11/01/2007 01/01/2008 - 02/01/2008 |
