NK Eide
Painting
Portraits: Rip and True, 2023. Pastel, charcoal and graphite on paper. 17" x 17" (24” x 24” framed).
This work is featured in the PBS KVIE Art Auction 2023 September 29 – October 1 on TV (KVIE-HD) and livestream (kvie.org/artauction).
It is part of a series that explores the notion, “What started as a still life ends up as a portrait.” The idea that what starts as a rendering of objects takes on the characteristics of a portrait because of the way the objects are arranged and expressed. The work triggers us to attribute human traits and emotions to these non-human objects. This phenomenon is often referred to as anthropomorphism. In particular, this series of work explores tools and other objects that craftspeople often form relationships with as part of their work, in this case hammers.
Portraits: Vaughan and Plumb, 2022. Pastel, charcoal and graphite on paper. 15” x 11”.
This work is part of a series that explores the notion, “What started as a still life ends up as a portrait.” The idea that what starts as a rendering of objects takes on the characteristics of a portrait because of the way the objects are arranged and expressed. The work triggers us to attribute human traits and emotions to these non-human objects. This phenomenon is often referred to as anthropomorphism. In particular, this series of work explores tools and other objects that craftspeople often form relationships with as part of their work, in this case hammers.
Portraits: Plumb and Spike, 2022. Pastel, charcoal and graphite on paper. 15” x 11”.
This work is part of a series that explores the notion, “What started as a still life ends up as a portrait.” The idea that what starts as a rendering of objects takes on the characteristics of a portrait because of the way the objects are arranged and expressed. The work triggers us to attribute human traits and emotions to these non-human objects. This phenomenon is often referred to as anthropomorphism. In particular, this series of work explores tools and other objects that craftspeople often form relationships with as part of their work, in this case hammers.
State of the Craft, 2023. Oil on canvas. 18" x 18".
This work will be displayed at the Verge Center for the Arts Sac Open Studios Preview Exhibition starting Sep 7.
Studio
Sacramento, CA 95814
About NK Eide
NK (Norman) Eide is an award winning Sacramento artist. He has had the privilege of studying under internationally recognized artists including in the fine arts program at the University of California, Davis. Norman works primarily with oil paints and dry mediums such as pastels, charcoal and graphite. One area of current interest is pushing still lifes into the realm of portraiture by exploring the depiction of tools that craftspeople form relationships with as part of their work.