Nathaniel Lewis

Wonderfill

2011-11-30T05:17:00.000-08:00

So here it is! Wonderfill is a show of new paintings and sculptures of mine at J.E.M in the beautiful South End of Boston. The opening is this Thursday, Dec. 1 from 6-9pm. Please stop by and invite some friends for a night of art and drinks. for more info check out J.E.M. online. More updates to come! Also, just launched is Christina Lopez's new site! Very exciting.

Nathaniel Lewis, art, painting, sculpture, boston

But is it art?

2011-10-29T19:05:00.000-07:00

Art or no, this took a really long time.

The Prodigal Tongue

2011-10-14T18:14:00.000-07:00

So, it's been too long. I'm sorry about that. I've got a lot in the works now, but I promise, I will be updating a lot more in the coming weeks/months.

Firstly, I'm happy to say that I have a solo show here in Boston coming up this December. It will be a show of recent sculpture and paintings and maybe some intervention thrown in for good measure. It's all rather exciting. (details to come)

Secondly, I figured it was time for a tongue update. After a hibernation period in the Night Gallery, the tongue rides again! This time the tongue makes it's way to retirement. I'll let the pictures do the talking.

Love in my Tummy

As good a place as any...

Moving in

New friends

I swear this is how it was.

4 months later...

She floats

I wish they all could be California

Suggestive

Behold

And so "Lawn Tongue" retires as a conceptual art piece to do what it loves best... Hang out with shirtless party-dudes. The current whereabouts of the tongue are unknown. Thanks to Andy Hadle for the the assist. Maybe we shall meet again, Lawn Tongue.

Excelsior!

From Abadaba With Love

2011-05-03T21:17:00.001-07:00

What can I say? I was inspired.

Royal Wedding, Osama Bin Laden, Cartoon, Will, Kate, royals

I'm not a system. I'm a man.

2011-02-12T14:06:00.000-08:00

Hey Folks,

Well, we've been in Boston about 6 months now. After surviving the move and the flood, I'd say we're ready for anything. Lately I've been making work that is a response to living in the city. There is a marked lack of contemporary public art here in Boston and I aim to change that.

Enjoy! There are a few more pics and some descriptions on my webpage http://www.nathaniellewis.net/ I've also had the chance to update the illustrate and sketch section.

First attempt...way too small

that's better

Chinatown

I got random strangers to hold up my balloons.

Abandoned 'Boston Photography Center'

Deep Tonguing

2010-08-06T18:56:00.000-07:00

So here is the trek of the tongue. It found it's way to all sorts of nooks and crannies. If you want to see it in person, it's currently at the Night Gallery in Tempe Marketplace or if you would like to see a few more pics stop by my official website: http://www.nathaniellewis.net/

The Beginning

Handle With Care

Objects In The Rearview Mirror May Be Larger Than They Appear

So Thirsty

The Longing

Random Dude.

South Of The Border

The Best Family Planning

Vegan Frogurt

Interested Bystanders

At The Mall

Water Play Areas Are Fun, But Illegal

"Hm. yeah."

Special thanks to Eric and Mike for their time and muscles

Just a Taste...

2010-08-01T17:32:00.000-07:00

Hey Folks,
I know it's been a while, but I'm back to blogging. Here are some shots of the process for my giant tongue. I'll be posting the rest soon!
-Nathan

I carved the foam and

I used a hopper gun for texture

Covered it in resin

Primed it

Painted

Next time:
We get to see where the tongue goes!

Get back on the horse, young man.

2010-04-23T19:17:00.000-07:00

Well, Two weeks was enough of a break. Back to work. Here are some shots of a children's book loosely based on my thesis show. The working title is "Monster, Me". I'm also starting a sculpture that is kind of hard to visualize right now, I can't find which sketchbook it's in so for now your are going to have to trust me on this one.

Also, Check out my website for some new panorama's of the show. If you didn't get to see it, these give you a pretty good idea of what it looked like. If you would like to see a modified version of "Bigger than you" you can see it at the "Night Gallery" in Tempe Marketplace from now until June 1st! Check it out. There are one or two new pieces for those who have seen the show before.

Best,
-N

"Now, I am the master."

2010-04-13T15:48:00.001-07:00

So, thesis came and went. What a ride. For those of you who didn't see my thesis show, "bigger than you" in the Harry Wood Gallery at ASU, it was April 5-9, 2010. I got a lot of great feedback Thank you to everyone who helped and the few and the proud who went above and beyond the call of duty. I've updated my website:
Nathaniel Lewis Artist http://www.nathaniellewis.net/
Now the trick is to keep working. I need to get something done in the next two weeks. Keep an eye out. For now, here are a few shots from setup and the show:

"Lets Put on a show, gang!"

Maya and friend

"Bigger than you."

"How did we get here?"

Fear and Loathing in Harry Wood

Finishing touches

Sleepy Ladies

My, what a delicious spread.

Well over 400 in attendance

Ma familia

The End is Nigh!

2010-03-16T16:11:00.000-07:00

Well, here it comes! Only 2 1/2 weeks to go. I don't want to ruin anything, so I'm holding back I'm afraid. Here is a sneak peak of the big momma and my post card. Things are going well, the "TO DO" list is getting ever shorter. Hope to see you there! In the mean time I hope you get the chance to check out Lynette Andreason's show that is up until March 19th.

What the flock?!

2010-01-26T13:20:00.000-08:00

So I'm not going to lie, I feel bad about not updating. I appreciate everyone who's been checking in the last three months, but lets just say something popped up (or out) in early November and I've been taking a lot more pictures of this baby than anything else.

So, you can see some of these fellows get the auto treatment and others get the muppet treatment. I bought the fabric for the big guys and I'll be working on them once the bulk of the little guys are done. Enjoy!

Insert clever caption here:

Spider-Baby, Spider-Baby. Does whatever a Spider-Baby does. . .

"Oh lordy, lordy!"

I call this one "Maya"

mmm shiney.

The secret life of crayons.

Quite a pair

Melty Mcgee (with Post it)

Furry Poo or Big Bird genitalia. . . you be the judge.

Woody wood pecker

Blending in

So sad

And the beat goes on:

2009-10-25T14:21:00.001-07:00

So I have changed the scale and method of production for the little guys. I think the smaller size is a little more appropriate and in the last two weeks I've gotten 3 of them near completion. This is very exciting.

Peartato Progress:

Production Line:

"ooohh"

Half of "Me & You"

Break dancing?

Letting Go of What You're Holding On To. . .

2009-09-27T19:46:00.000-07:00

I feel like the I am standing still and the Universe is moving around me. Things are coming along, lots of things are getting done, but I don't feel like I've moved. The baby is coming in November, so I'm moving like a crazy man trying to get everything done.

The Lawn Tongue Licks Back:

"EVERYBODY CONGA!"

I swear the peartato looks better in real life:

My small hotwire broke, so I fixed it MacGyver style:

Almost forgot, helped Humberto make his face casts:

Melty Mcgee in progress:

Worth The Wait

2009-09-06T13:45:00.000-07:00

Hey Folks,
I know it's been a little while since my last post, but I think you'll agree it's worth the wait. The past week and a half has been really productive! I built a hot wire for cutting foam; I have my first little guy cut out and coated in plaster and I've started work on the big Peartato. My Two assistants Humberto and Jessie have been really helpful. Hopefully we can stay this productive all semester.

After his spa treatment, he got some sun by the pool.
"NOOO, I FORGOT SUNBLOCK!"

I used an old model train transformer to make a hotwire.
It's really cool. . . When it works.

The beginning of the peartato,
with caved foam block in the background.

Best,
Nathan

Amendments

2009-08-20T23:11:00.000-07:00

Hey folks,
So I've been revising some ideas and illustrations. Opting out of the literal plug/socket I've opted for something slightly more subtle. I've also attempted to alter the Husk illustration to better show my idea as it stands now. I want it to reference both a carcass and a refrigerator. It will have chrome ribs poking out and a light on the inside that is motion activated. I also forgot to put my thought bubble in here a while back. So I guess this entry is more about the evolution of ideas.
Take care.
- N

Almost Done Brainstorming

2009-08-17T17:21:00.000-07:00

So, after this idea I think I have enough to last for for a while. The rest is going to be execution. This is how I used to work. I would have a months of brainstorming and then stuff just comes out like an avalanche.

This piece needs a little explanation. The idea is that it would be made of laminated cardboard and the inside would be black fiberglass. There would be small holes drilled in the back and when you look inside it will look like space. . . In theory. It may change as I actually get to the practicality of building it. I have a few other, less developed ideas that I won't post until I understand them. I will try to keep up with posting in-progress pics.

NEW IDEAS!

2009-08-11T11:55:00.000-07:00

So things are starting to make sense! I wrote a rather cohesive statement about these little guys that I am quite pleased with. I'm also getting to a point where I will be able to trim some of the fat of the pictures I don't like so much any more. Also have my first committee meeting this week (Fingers crossed).

Never Ending

2009-08-05T20:38:00.000-07:00

Hey Folks,
I'm still fighting the good fight. I'm working on making some foam cutting tools right now and I've ordered a mega block of foam. Don't forget to check out my stuff on Etsy at http://www.shgud.etsy.com

Still Lifing

2009-08-04T11:48:00.000-07:00

Hey Folks,
I finally made an Etsy account to sell the paintings I've been doing for fun on the side. Check it out. I've also been working hard on designs for my thesis show, let me know what you think.
-N

Hey Folks,
I finally made an Etsy account to sell the paintings I've been doing for fun on the side. Check it out. I've also been working hard on designs for my thesis show, let me know what you think.
-N

Painting Away. . .

2009-07-31T20:26:00.000-07:00

If I complete half my ideas this should be a packed show! Here's some new ones I've been working on. . .

IN THE BEGINNING. . .

2009-07-20T12:46:00.000-07:00

This blog is going to be the center of the goings on of my art career. The intent is to keep my thesis committee updated on my projects and progress and to hold myself responsible for my time allocation. So here is a sneak peak at some paintings I've been working on. Prospective sculptures that are awaiting loan money.