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CONSTRUCT KON • struk(t) |

  • A physical thing which is built or formed
  • An idea or theory containing various conceptual elements (typically one considered subjective and not based on empirical evidence)
"History of Alterpieces"
"SILVER WORLD"
"SAFE HOUSE #1"
45.5 X 66.5 X 10"

After college, I entered the world of residential construction. That craftsmanship tradition of home-building is now part of my studio work.

A simple "House" icon may resonate with any viewer for various reasons. For me it is symbolic of that pivot-point in my creative arc."
... Mark Gould
"THINKING FOR YOURSELF #1"
31 X 42 X 5.5

"My creative efforts allow a visual dialogue with my audience.

I try to be respectful and serene with my CONSTRUCTS -perhaps even gracious to some degree.

But no one should ever see that brusque artistic battle of "pulling the thorn out" nor the absolute relief this brings."
... Mark Gould
"MY NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE #1"
34 X 39.5 X 4"

Search.
But in order to find other than what is searched for."
... Richard Diebenkorn
"TIME PASSES - SO DO WE"
57 X 30 X 4

Q: "Are these pieces anachronistic or overly sentimental?"

A: "Inclusion of Found Forsaken Objects calls for a step back into its often-unknown and ambiguous past.

Its history can summon personal memories of past questions, decisions, and life-lessons learned for any viewer.

This retrospect often conveys a new level of prestige to objects when presented via innovative juxtaposition and composition.
... Mark Gould
"Detail" Mark Gould Art
"WHITE WARNING"
"A SECOND CHANCE #1"
48 X 60 X 5

"I believe my CONSTRUCTS give Forsaken Found Objects -and myself- a symbolic 'Second Chance'. Thus, my quiet inclusion of 'Pairings' and/or the number 'Two' in my compositions.

We all deserve a Second Chance.

I appreciate that notion as I’ve come to grips with the fact I won’t get a third."
... Mark Gould
"ALL OUR MUSES #1"
60 X 56 X 7.5

"Three dimensions are real space and actual space is intrinsically more powerful and specific than paint on a flat surface."
... Donald Judd
"LIFE IN MOTION - WHERE ARE WE GOING"
42 X 84 X 6"

"The verb 'Abstract' literally means to extract, remove, and/or separate.
In this sense every visual artist is abstract for they must create their work from personal visual impressions."
... Richard Diebenkorn
Art Work
"TRANSITION"
"REFLECTIONS OF YOU AND ME #1"
72 X 46 X 4

"Each piece seems to be a request for understanding” ... Studio Visitor
"CONSTRUCT 3-2-1"
"THREE TO ONE"
60 X 37.5 X 6

"Creativity takes courage."
... Henri Matisse
"HEATWAVE I"
31" X 37.5" X 3"

"I can never accomplish what I want, only what I would have wanted had I thought of it beforehand."
... Richard Diebenkorn
"HEATWAVE #1 (detail)"
31" X 37.5" X 3"
"DO I VISIT YOU?"
29 X 54 X 6 • SOLD •

The mystery lies in the irrationality by which you make appearance; if it is not irrational,