“Blue Collar” features Huston’s newest cycle of more than twenty-five paintings. An inquiry into the American work ethic and its attendant traits of sacrifice, self-reliance and individuality; the paintings portray the strength and grace of day laborers, boxers and itinerant workers.
ABOVE: A Straight Right Punch, 2004 | 16 x 20 inches | oil on panel
Heavyweights, 2004 | 48 x 41 inches | oil on panel
The Red Buckets, 2004 | 36 x 24 inches | oil on panel
The Restoration, 2002-2004 | 36 x 48 inches | oil on canvas
ABOVE: Study #3 Last Load, 2004 | 24 x 14 inches | oil on panel Study #5 Last Load (Self-Portrait), 2004 | 24 x 17.5 inches | oil on panel LEFT: Study #2 for the Last Load of the Day, 2004 | 36 x 32 inches | oil on panel NEXT: The Last Load of the Day, 2004 | 36 x 72 inches | oil on canvas
(DETAIL) Study for Removing the Work
Study for Removing the Work, 2004 | 47 x 18 inches | oil on panel
Mr. Farnsworth in Front of Ray’s Painting, 2004 | 32 x 24 inches | oil on panel
ABOVE: Study #2 for On the Ladder, 2004 | 6.25 x 10.5 inches | gouache on panel Study for On the Ladder, 2004 | 16 x 10 inches | oil on panel LEFT: Gathering the Red Buckets, 2004 | 36 x 36 inches | oil on panel
Drawing for Alex, 2004 6 x 9 inches crayon on paper
Drawing Hands #2, 2004 5 x 9.5 inches crayon on paper
Drawing of Artist as Laborer, 2004 6 x 9 inches crayon on paper
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COVER: The Cleaning Crew | 48 x 72 inches | oil on canvas BACK: Drawing For Last Load | 17 x 7 inches | crayon on paper
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