COUCHED W/O A SHOT
ART IN WANDERLAND, JOSHUA TREE, CA, 2021
installation of various artworks
"2 for 2 Behind Sagittarius" 2020 (living room install)
"2 for 2 Behind Sagittarius" 2020 (living room install)
"2 for 2 Behind Sagittarius" 2020, mixed-media on wood, 48 x 86 inches
"2 for 2 Behind Sagittarius" 2020, mixed-media on wood, 48 x 86 inches
"Bib Fortuna Mezzaluna" 2020 (foyer install)
"Bib Fortuna Mezzaluna" 2020 (foyer install)
"Bib Fortuna Mezzaluna" 2020, oil and charcoal on plywood, 52 x 40 inches
"Bib Fortuna Mezzaluna" 2020, oil and charcoal on plywood, 52 x 40 inches
"Bleeding Propaganda" 2020 (fireplace install)
"Bleeding Propaganda" 2020 (fireplace install)
"Bleeding Propaganda" 2020, ink drawing created using tattoo machine on vinyl-coated styrofoam, 18 x 12 inches
"Bleeding Propaganda" 2020, ink drawing created using tattoo machine on vinyl-coated styrofoam, 18 x 12 inches
"Fetishized & Idolized Gardening" 2020 (guest bedroom install)
"Fetishized & Idolized Gardening" 2020 (guest bedroom install)
"Fetishized & Idolized Gardening" 2020, mixed-media on wooden door, 50 x 27 inches
"Fetishized & Idolized Gardening" 2020, mixed-media on wooden door, 50 x 27 inches
"Hydra Dip" 2019 (laundry room install)
"Hydra Dip" 2019 (laundry room install)
"Hydra Dip" 2019, oil pastel on non-archival paper, 9 x 12 inches (framed)
"Hydra Dip" 2019, oil pastel on non-archival paper, 9 x 12 inches (framed)
"FUCK/LOVE Tire Tread Tapestry" 2020 (living room install)
"FUCK/LOVE Tire Tread Tapestry" 2020 (living room install)
"FUCK/LOVE Tire Tread Tapestry" 2020, oil on sewn denim, 106 x 48 inches
"FUCK/LOVE Tire Tread Tapestry" 2020, oil on sewn denim, 106 x 48 inches
"Like a Tea Toy in the Sky" 2018 (dining room install)
"Like a Tea Toy in the Sky" 2018 (dining room install)
"Labia Like Flapjacks" 2019 (master bath install)
"Labia Like Flapjacks" 2019 (master bath install)
"Labia Like Flapjacks" 2019, oil on canvas, 22 x 22 inches
"Labia Like Flapjacks" 2019, oil on canvas, 22 x 22 inches
"His Mooned Droid Condition -aka- Grannie's Portrait" 2020 (living room install)
"His Mooned Droid Condition -aka- Grannie's Portrait" 2020 (living room install)
"His Mooned Droid Condition -aka- Grannie's Portrait" 2020, oil and charcoal on plywood, 49 x 49 inches
"His Mooned Droid Condition -aka- Grannie's Portrait" 2020, oil and charcoal on plywood, 49 x 49 inches
"Piss Chakras" 2019 (laundry room install)
"Piss Chakras" 2019 (laundry room install)
"Piss Chakras" 2019, oil on canvas, 22 x 22 inches
"Piss Chakras" 2019, oil on canvas, 22 x 22 inches
"Reluctant Forgiveness" 2016 (guest bath install)
"Reluctant Forgiveness" 2016 (guest bath install)
"Reluctant Forgiveness" 2016, oil on canvas, 36 x 36 inches
"Reluctant Forgiveness" 2016, oil on canvas, 36 x 36 inches
"Roadkill Essence" 2019 (guest bath install)
"Roadkill Essence" 2019 (guest bath install)
"Roadkill Essence" 2019, mixed-media on particleboard, 40 x 24 inches
"Roadkill Essence" 2019, mixed-media on particleboard, 40 x 24 inches
"Swashbuttlerfliermiser" 2020 (guest bedroom install)
"Swashbuttlerfliermiser" 2020 (guest bedroom install)
"Swashbuttlerfliermiser" 2020, mixed-media on plywood, 54 x 50 inches
"Swashbuttlerfliermiser" 2020, mixed-media on plywood, 54 x 50 inches
"Ultra Femme" 2019 (master bath install)
"Ultra Femme" 2019 (master bath install)
"Ultra Femme" 2019, spray paint on porcelain, 13x 9 x 6 inches
"Ultra Femme" 2019, spray paint on porcelain, 13x 9 x 6 inches
"Couched w/o a Shot" showcases artwork created during the COVID-19 pandemic or otherwise somewhat newish pieces on display within Art in Wanderland; which explains each accompanying installation shot. There is no other impetus for these works than a spontaneous brain and sporadic emotion - then again, what else should there be, other than this very brief mention of inspiration from fairytale, loss of loves and new insights gained... AH! All it's not missing is a healthy dose of cynicism and a pinch of tantalizing humor.

I invite you to book a stay at Art in Wanderland [CLICK HERE] to experience this exhibition's limited viewing - artwork on display is ever evolving and rotating. (Price lists available upon request.)

-Aaron Sheppard

AND YET! (better than JC Penny or QVC can ever offer) THERE'S MUCH MORE TO THIS EXCLUSIVE WEB POST!...
I throw in my documented and self-inflicted COVID-19 knee tattoo and JT daytime UFO sighting [CLICK HERE]:
COVID-19 Knee Tat
COVID-19 Knee Tat
COVID-19 Knee Tat
COVID-19 Knee Tat
Hamster Wheel in the Sky Keeps on Turnin'
Hamster Wheel in the Sky Keeps on Turnin'
Stay smart, safe and healthy!