Exhibition 417

Paul Giudice
Misfit Love Scenes

March 21, 2003 - April 12, 2003

Artist Statement

A unifying theme throughout this exhibition is a joyful celebration of eccentricity. Those individuals who dare to defy the stifling conventions of our conservative contemporary society.
Those who dare to see the world through their own eyes.
Those who dare to act on their own internal truths – even if this means opening themselves up to the risk of ridicule, condemnation or even abuse.
Individuals, who resist that human instinct to be part of the crowd, who go along with the fashions and politics of the day.
Such characters can provoke us, challenge us, even teach us if we are open to what they have to say.
They remind us that the options provided by society – the roles we are allocated and encouraged to fill – are far too limited for the diversity of human possibility,

Another theme explored in this exhibition is the nurturing qualities of the natural world. The way in which it can inspire us, change us, allow us to grow on a spiritual level. The view of nature as a place of contemplation. A retreat or a sanctuary. To be enjoyed for the sensual pleasures it provides. A place (or a force?) to be protected, respected and thanked.

The third theme within this exhibition is the nature of romantic love – a theme many people dismiss as an invention; an artifice. And that is arguably true. However does that therefore mean that romantic love isn’t real? Art too (in all it’s forms) is an invention; an artifice – but it is still capable of moving us deeply – inspiring us to live and feel and grow. Perhaps romantic love is a way of turning our lives into individual works of art? Encouraging us to explore our passions, desires, needs and fears – the very essence of ourselves as human beings.
Love is madness. Love is dangerous. Love is magical. Love is risk. And isn’t life without risk a life unlived?

The final theme of this exhibition questions the nature of art. From where does an artist access creative inspiration? The intellect or the spirit?
And why are we attracted to possessing certain works of art? Is the driving force vanity and greed? Or is it because that certain work speaks to us on a deeply truthful or personal level?
And finally the idea of the biographical artist. The search for truth through self- dissection. The idea that perhaps each of us is a microcosm, reflecting the true nature of the world around us. And therefore perhaps the truth is not to be found “out there”; but instead, within ourselves.

Paul Giudice

1	Paul Giudice	Under constant video surveillance	2002	Pen and Gouache on Paper	55 x 45 cm
2	Paul Giudice	Little Intimacies	2002	Pen and Gouache on Paper	55 x 45 cm
3	Paul Giudice	Surburban mother with snakes	2002	Pen and Gouache on Paper	55 x 45 cm
4	Paul Giudice	The gift of knowledge	2002	Pen and Gouache on Paper	55 x 45 cm
5	Paul Giudice	The Gate	2002	Pen and Gouache on Paper	55 x 45 cm
6	Paul Giudice	Summer Shower	2002	Pen and Gouache on Paper	55 x 45 cm
7	Paul Giudice	Embrace	2002	Pen and Gouache on Paper	55 x 45 cm
8	Paul Giudice	Self Portraits	2002	Pen and Gouache on Paper	55 x 45 cm
9	Paul Giudice	Sensual Liberation/the gift of...	2001	Pen and Gouache on Paper	55 x 45 cm
10	Paul Giudice	Emerging	2002	Pen and Gouache on Paper	55 x 45 cm
11	Paul Giudice	Art Thief	2002	Pen and Gouache on Paper	55 x 45 cm
12	Paul Giudice	Please don't feed the ibis	2002	Pen and Gouache on Paper	55 x 45 cm
13	Paul Giudice	Dutton Park	2002	Pen and Gouache on Paper	55 x 45 cm
14	Paul Giudice	Blown Kiss	2002	Pen and Gouache on Paper	55 x 45 cm
15	Paul Giudice	Street Parade of One	2002	Pen and Gouache on Paper	55 x 45 cm
16	Paul Giudice	Unopened gifts	2002	Pen and Gouache on Paper	55 x 45 cm
17	Paul Giudice	The Writer	2001	Pen and Gouache on Paper	55 x 45 cm
18	Paul Giudice	Balloon Man	2002	Pen and Gouache on Paper	55 x 45 cm
19	Paul Giudice	Dramatic Acts of love and faith	2002	Pen and Gouache on Paper	55 x 45 cm
20	Paul Giudice	Leap of Faith	2002	Pen and Gouache on Paper	55 x 45 cm
21	Paul Giudice	Dancer	2002	Pen and Gouache on Paper	55 x 45 cm
22	Paul Giudice	Domestic love adventures	2002	Pen and Gouache on Paper	55 x 45 cm
23	Paul Giudice	Talk-back radio	2002	Pen and Gouache on Paper	55 x 45 cm
24	Paul Giudice	Something to hold on to	2002	Pen and Gouache on Paper	55 x 45 cm
25	Paul Giudice	The window-dresser's secret waltz	2002	Pen and Gouache on Paper	55 x 45 cm
417	2003 - Invitations	Paul Giudice - Invite 2003