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Artist Statement:
With everything I have done in
life including my art. I have
attempted to be truly
original. Nonconformist by
nature. My work is created
using explosives. Explosives
have many applications,
weapons of war, blasting rock
in mining. Explosives are also
used in medicines as well as
cutting and hardening steel.
Explosives are used in
Fireworks to create
spectacular effects. Unlike
fireworks - that are gone in a
few seconds - I have allways
wanted to create everlasting
pyrotechnic effects that can
be ejoyed for eternity. The
acrylic is blasted onto the
canvass at 800 meters per
second using explosives. It
has taken me quite a few years
to create this medium. I try
and use colour and texture to
create illusions and depth. My
work is my feeling and inner
soul at the time of creating
each piece. I guess this is
why much of my work is dark,
allmost sinister. I do have
happy days and this is
reflected in the few
colourfull paste style you
will see in some of my pieces.
I have never compared my work
to other art and do not see
the comparison between any
artwork, I very much enjoy all
art and all mediums, and ...
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Christopher Bennett Biography:
| Biographical information for Christopher Bennett can be found below. The artist may choose what information to display. Sometimes the artist chooses not to display personal information to the general public. |
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Age
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38
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
Married
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| Children |
1
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| Religion |
not religious |
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| Education |
Self Taught |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
Spending time with family, Visting Gallery, Travel, and Painting. |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Acrylic
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Renaissance - (1400 - 1600)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Cai Guo-Qiang
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| Favorite Work of Art |
I like everything.
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
Cai Guo-Quiang is a huge inspiration to me, because he has done his own thing and created a completly new medium. |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
I don't think I did become an artist, I think I allways was one. If I had a choice I probably would be doing something else. Maybe I am the reluctant artist? Allthough I do enjoy doing my work. |
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| Your Personal Biography |
I guess we can leave this page blank, or just be honest...
As a child I was told by my art teacher to do something else as my art was "not good enough" This has certainly stunted my work for many years and I took the teachers advice left school and got a job. As such I have not studied art at any fine universities or colleges. I have worked as a butcher, fencing contractor, truck driver, swimming pool installer, welder, security guard, real estate salesman, Importer, house renovator, soldier(Australian Army) and for the past 11 years pyrotechnician.
I am a boring person without much personality. My work however is completly different to anything else you will see. I paint acrylic on canvass - using explosives. Thats right, the paint is "blasted" onto the canvass at over 800 meters per second with an explosive charge. My father was a Chemist and my Mother is an Artist so I guess it makes sence. I make this kind of art because I really enjoy it. I also paint with a brush, but will take a few more years to have any work I am confident to show. My well lets call it -- "Explosive Art" has been slowly gaining popularity, mainly with Asian investors. I like to think my work sells and people like it for the artisic value, but in many instances it is the medium I use that most impresses people. This certainly does not bother me as it is extremly exciting for me that something I created gives somone enjoyment. |
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