I was approached by the Chair of the Art Procurement committee for Appetite for Art which is an annual auction gala that will support arts programming for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Wake County. She wanted to know if I had any artwork that I would be willing to donate for the event. After thinking and debating on what would do well, I figured “screw it, I’m doing something fresh”.

Growing up I was a huge fan of Catcher in the Rye. Like most kids, I connected on an intimate level with Holden. Really, that is the only book could read over and over. After hearing the news of Salingers’ passing I knew I had to do a tribute. This will be good.

I used the actual pages from Catcher in the Rye book as torn paper texture to create a slightly chaotic energy. I also wanted to express how deeply JD fell into the lonely, chaotic world of fame revolving around the success of this book. His words came to define him as much as his life spent as a recluse. When you think of Mr. Salinger, you think of his words and his difficulty separating his identity from the success of his storytelling. A broken man trying to hold it together in a chaotic world.  Interesting guy, no question.

The gala is on April 10th, 2010. I will keep you guys posted as the event info rolls out.Hope to see you guys there.

*Thanks again Nene. Big things in 2010, right?

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