‘This, That and 
The Other’ by 
Martin Rollins

Martin Rollins is known for his vibrant, Edward Hopper-esque pastels of local landmarks. “This, That and The Other” is not about those works of art. It’s about the art Rollins makes for himself. Like his landscapes, these pieces have the same remarkable atmosphere and tone, but his usual patient and deliberate hand is freed to have a more loose and gestural style. What appears to be a simple still life of pears, upon deeper observation, become firing squad victims, or representative witnesses to the shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald or Malcolm X. These small touches of a surrealist nature continue into light-hearted groupings of animals with a melancholy tone. It’s a fascinating look at what an artist creates when no one is looking.

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About the Author

‘This, That and 
The Other’ by 
Martin Rollins

Chasson Higdon is a writer, artist and filmmaker. At an early age, when other boys were learning about sports or cars, Chasson had his head buried in art history books or creating paintings and drawings. This trend has continued on into adulthood, where he has earned his BA in Fine Arts from Indiana University, received multiple awards for his creative endeavors and is still currently clueless about sports or cars.

 

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