and subtlety , along with fractal , self-similar characteristics . Viewers also report that the clear glass-like panel in a black metal frame reminds them precisely of “ looking through a window ,” and peering into some other dimension or alternate reality . Although nobody has told me that my paintings have moved them to tears as Rothko ' s paintings have done , I ' ve been told many times that my artwork provokes a spiritual , “ transcendent ” reaction that some viewers find to be tranquil and calming .
Moreover , while my own paintings are obviously non-representational , I am often told that they nevertheless evoke familiar images , such as human faces , landscapes , underwater scenes , ancient red rock archways , colliding galaxies , nebulous clouds , and so on . In light of those observations , I have given additional thought to whether the traditional categories of representation , expressionism , and abstract formalism may break down upon close analysis , and whether artworks can simultaneously embody aspects of all three .
Given my background and training in analytic philosophy , I have attempted over the years to develop a new aesthetic theory , in an attempt to interpret my own artwork in a coherent manner , and to place it in a larger philosophical context . This theory is what I have named “ Transcendent Visualism ,” and I have continued to work on its various aspects , relationships , and connections to other aesthetic approaches . Accordingly , any ideas , comments , or questions by the readers of this short article about the thoughts I ' ve set forth would certainly be welcomed .
David Glebe
David Curtis Glebe , Ph . D ., is a professional artist , now residing in Rehoboth Beach , Delaware . He has earned five academic degrees , including a doctorate in analytic philosophy from the Ohio State University , and a Juris Doctor in law from the University of Pennsylvania . Since the mid-1970s , he has exhibited in dozens of juried art exhibitions , winning many awards -- a comprehensive list is available upon request . During his graduate school years , Glebe taught a special undergraduate seminar on aesthetics and the philosophy of art .
Glebe is presently represented by the Peghini-Raber Gallery in Rehoboth Beach , Delaware , and he is an active member of the Rehoboth Art League , the International Society of Experimental Artists , and the Philadelphia Sketch Club , the nation ' s oldest association of professional artists .
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