15 x 11.75 x 2.25" $320
by Doré
Many years ago I attended a festival on the bench lands of the San
Lorenzo river. A friend asked how the day had progressed, and I laughed,
"It was FAIR! What did you expect?" And so, a rather trivial pun has become
a title for artwork. Who wouda guessed?
Actually, the original title was about Luck and Good Fortune--but I
guess "good" led me too easily to "fair." Most importantly in games of
chance is the idea that one is entitled to an even-handed opportunty. Don't
you wonder when a contest is held and the announcer states "Good luck to
each and everyone"--which isn't possible! (Title awaiting another artwork?)
Central in this design is one of my plywood scraps, painted with
six colours, and featuring a bold arrow pointing to the upper left corner.
Above this is a crumpled white metal curtain with a rusty handle. It has
something to do with presentation of choice and luck and gambling--but I'm
not sure what. Care to make a wager?