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MAD MAX: FURY ROAD. An amazing and inspiring film. Brilliantly imaginative and fresh. The “Mad Max” films of George Miller have always had a very big artistic influence on me, with their weather-beaten metal vehicles, outlandish characters and cobbled together aesthetic. This new movie contains all the crazy eccentricities of Miller’s vision, but on a massive scale. The art direction, cinematography and action choreography are dynamic and truly stunning. Every frame of this film is loaded with incredible detail and the performances are first rate....all the characters have a presence. I was cautiously optimistic about this new entry in the series, but I’m pleased to say that it exceeded my expectations in a big way. 
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This is the last week to view my solo show "Mise-en-scène" at Last Rites Gallery in New York City...show runs through Sat. May 16. If you're in the NYC area this week, stop in. Or for more info, price list or purchase inquiries contact at [email protected] To view the entire show go to: www.lastritesgallery.tv  Here's a look at the development of my piece "Nature and Transience" which is currently on view as part of my solo show "Mise-en-scène", now at LAST RITES GALLERY in New York City. Seen here, a concept sketch and some sculptural objects while under construction. These maquettes were later to be photographed as part of the mixed media assemblage process used in creating the final work. You can see many of the objects that I created for use in my artworks as well as the available finished pieces at the gallery through May 16, 2015. For more info, price list or purchase inquiries contact at [email protected] or to view the entire show go to: www.lastritesgallery.tv  Object created by me for "Ramble On", one of the mixed media assemblages featured in "Mise-En-Scène", my solo show currently at Last Rites Gallery in NYC. This musical instrument prop is just one of many three dimensional objects that I've created as part of my working process. These are currently on display along with the finished works. The show runs through May 16. (Read more about my process) For more info about the show go to: http://www.lastritesgallery.tv  Detailed view of my piece "Ramble On" (collage and mixed media on panel), now available at Last Rites Gallery, New York. It's one of fourteen works on view for "Mise-En-Scène", my solo show which runs through May 16. For more info, price list or purchase inquiries contact at [email protected] or to view the entire show go to: www.lastritesgallery.tv  A very rough concept sketch that was the basis of my piece entitled "Ramble On". The finished piece is currently at LAST RITES GALLERY NY in my solo show "Mise-En-Scène" View the finished piece here: www.lastritesgallery.tv  Maquette objects that I made to be photographed and used in the creation of my mixed media piece, "Diablerie". The final finished piece as well as these maquettes are currently featured as part of my solo show "Mise-En-Scène" at LAST RITES GALLERY NY till May 16. (click to view entire show)  Rough thumbnail sketch for my piece "Diablerie", which is currently on view at Last Rites Gallery in New York...part of my solo show, "Mise-en-scène". Show runs through May 16. To view the entire show or for more info go to: www.lastritesgallery.tv  "Noggin" and "Sibyl" two of my pieces currently on view at LAST RITES GALLERY NYC as part of my solo show, "Mise-en-scène" which runs through May 16...if you're in the NY area stop by and check out the show. For more info, price list or purchase inquiries contact at [email protected] or to view the entire show go to: www.lastritesgallery.tv   Like most artists, many things have influenced and shaped my creative sensibilities since childhood. Now and then, I’ll be sharing various images of the stuff that has made an impression on me and still continues to inspire.
I grew up in a home with parents that were artists, so I was very lucky to be exposed to a variety of art from all different periods in art history. My father has always had a great library of art books including GRAPHIS, an international art magazine that had a lot of fantastic imagery and terrific graphic design. It first exposed me to things like the work of Polish poster artist Franciszek Starowieyski for example. There were also the Time-Life Books “Great Ages of Man” collection. One of my favorites was “The Renaissance”. To my eyes as a child, I found these masterworks of art strange and a bit unsettling. In addition to this, I was a huge monster movie fan and began to read Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine published by James Warren. I love all of these dearly and still look at them today. |
The Art of William Basso Archives
July 2022
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