Ron's oil painting "Formula 44" depicting President Barack Obama is featured in a new article
"Formula 44" is featured in The Columbus Dispatch, 06/14/09
"Obama originals: New chief executive inspires all manner of portraits"
Arts & Life section, page E and E2 with photo of the artwork. Article written by Jill Laster/The Columbus Dispatch, and Randy Kennedy/New York Times News Service.
"Barack Obama, "Formula 44" by Ron Anderson"
Date Published: 2009-01-17 - Time: 13:33:05
"Formula 44"
Oil on Canvas
82" x 57" (wxh)
Copyright ©2008 Ron Anderson
http://www.ronandersonstudio.com
I was inspired to create this work while following the historic campaign of President Barack Obama. I imagine there will be family scenes of this type in the years to come for the Obama family.
I felt this was the perfect time for me to create this artwork. It started as a pen and ink sketch playing with the idea of seeing Obama seated behind the desk in the Oval Office with his family.
I was inspired by the Kennedy’s, and the historical connection that the Obama family has to the Kennedy legacy.
"Formula 44" was included in the following art exhibit:
Columbus College of Art & Design
"2008 Faculty Biennial"
10/3/08-12/06/08
Ron Anderson
Ron Anderson Studio, LLC
" A Blue Note in the Key of C"
Ron has been busy in his studio working on several new figurative oil paintings.
This painting is one in a series of new pieces he is creating with a jazz club theme.
Posted by: Robin
"Tell me about this painting, what is taking place, what is this painting all about..."
Ron is often asked by viewers of his artwork to explain "what is taking place" or "what is this painting all about". I know that he has always been very interested to hear what his viewers think they are seeing in a painting, and he often lets them come to their own conclusions.
There is a good amount of action and energy depicted in Ron's figurative work, and each person who views his paintings has their own opinion about; what a character might be up to, what they are thinking, what action has just occurred, and what might happent next.
It is really a treat to talk to viewers of his work to hear what they think about a painting,and what feelings it creates when they view the work. It is interesting to hear what his viewers have to say as they describe how they interpret what a certain character is doing or what action they perceive as taking place. We even had one person tell us that they saw a figure of a ghost hovering over the stage in Ron's painting "Concert in Blue". Visit www.ronandersonstudio.com to see this painting. If you see a ghost, let me know : )
We recently received a request from an art enthusiast who wanted to know what was taking place in the painting "Voodoo Zoo". Sometimes Ron will give a good description of what he had in mind when he painted a piece, and sometimes he prefers not to describe in detail what the painting is all about.
With Ron's permission I am providing the information Ron gave me about "Voodoo Zoo".
Enjoy !
"Voodoo Zoo was inspired by Dante's Inferno. The oil painting represents the consequences of temptation. Figures in the scene have been lured by the "fruits" of temptation.
The setting is Hades or more specifically the gates of Hell. The figure holding the apple represents Satan. The figures around him do not realize they are in Hell.
There is a man shown with his hand out calling out to the viewer. He is the only one that realizes where he is. He knows that he is already in Hell, and he is warning the viewer that they are about to enter Hell. He realizes what has happened to him. He is trying to stop the viewer at the door so they won't cross over to the realm where he now exists. Maybe if they heed his warning they can be saved.
The woman with her hands up is being transformed into a demon with horns. Her hands are positioned to look like the shape of horns. It is too late for her to be saved. The rest of the figures have fallen into a trance, the dance is part of that trance."
Voodoo Zoo was included in the 95th Annual Spring Juried Exhibition sponsored by the Ohio Art League that took place at the Columbus Museum of Art 04/29/06-9/03/06.
Posted by: Robin
Ron's paintings are included in the permanent art collection of The Supreme Court of Ohio.
One of Ron's art commissions involved creating six 4' x 8' oil paintings for The Supreme Court of Ohio. The art installation is entitled "The History of the Rule of Law".
The paintings were commissioned by the Ohio State Bar Association, and are a part of the permanent art collection of the Supreme Court of Ohio located in the Ohio Judicial Center.
Ron's artwork is on display on the 11th floor outside of the Law Library in the Law Library Gallery. All six oil paintings can be viewed on our web site at "The History of the Rule of Law"
I have been working with a publisher in New York to have panel three of Ron's "Cargo" triptych included in an upcoming hard cover Scholastic book for elementary students.
The Licensing Agreement has been signed, but I will wait to post specific details about the Author and Publisher until the book is published in 02/07.
Ron is very protective of his artwork and does not agree to license the use of his images without careful consideration. He was very pleased however, to participate in this project. Ron was honored to receive a request from the author to include his work, and looks forward to sharing his artwork with her readers.
The "Cargo" triptych was acquired in 2005 by The King Arts Complex in Columbus, Ohio. They will be recognized in the Photo Credit section of the book. The "Cargo" artwork is the centerpiece of a permanent installation entitled "Cargo: The Middle Passage" which depicts slavery aboard a Cargo ship.
"Cargo: The Middle Passage" was recognized by the Greater Columbus Arts Council in 2006, and the King Arts Complex was the recipient of the GCAC "Artistic Excellence" Award in the amount of $10,000.00. This is a wonderful interactive exhibit, and is well worth the trip. Visit The King Arts Complex web site at www.thekingartscomplex.com for more information, if you would like to experience this powerful and emotional installation.
Posted by: Robin 
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