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The Mask Jean-Frederic A. Batasse Granite 11" x 9" x 3" $3000.00... Through my work, I try to express a minimalist aesthetic inspired by the beauty and emotion present in everyday life. There is diffuse beauty in naivete, love, tenderness, hope, desire, courage and so many other feelings. I try to recreate memories of a family scene, the spirit of a passionate couple, a child’s learning, the gesture of a pose, the one-off event. The primary purpose of my work is to share the emotion generated by this beauty which is fundamental to happiness, to daily well-being or simply to taste the moment. I try to keep it simple, keeping only the essential elements of the form, leaving the rest to the imagination. In my work with stone, I’ve learned to allow the material to determine the shape and feel of the finished work to a large extent. The stone has taught me to treat it with respect. I carve with love, patience and good faith for a happy outcome. Procrastination and discouraging talk are strictly prohibited. There is an old West African idea that has become my credo, Enrich me with your difference. This means that whenever you encounter a new situationwhether with another person, place or thingyou put together all the different aspects of the situationyour knowledge, your understanding, your loveto build something good. As I continue with my experimental approach to working with stone, I find the need to stay mentally and emotionally present at all times. Much like prayer or meditation, I can feel the time spent in the studio increasing my self-knowledge and resiliency as well as my carving skills. So, for now, I try to learn the lessons the stone has to teach me, and look forward to whatever the future holds in store. Jean-Frederic A. Batassé is an internationally known sculptor, painter and performing artist. Born in Togo, West Africa, he studied with renowned Togolese artist and Unesco Artist for Peace, Paul Ahyi. He has twice represented Togo as a sculptor in the Francophone Games, and has participated in art shows and events in Europe, Asia, North America and Africa. https://www.beatniklounge.org/january-2021

John Henson is currently sharing his "Mojave Moonrise" for the Beatnik's "Welcome to the moon" http://voyagela.com/interview/conversations-john-henson/

Hosted by Supinda Sirihekaphong and Olivia de Haulleville

The Virtual Gallery is UP!!!

Quick interview with Olivia de Haulleville, co-host for January's show "New brave World"

Lauren Wolpert dear, dear friend of Beatnik. Lauren's new genius is cardboard pieces.

Beatnik Lounge Newsletter - January 2021 - https://mailchi.mp//news-and-events-from-the-beatnik-loung

You will want to see the miraculous artists from the Bent not Broken show hosted by artist Joe Barrett https://www.beatniklounge.org/december2020

This is a special addiction to our online shop. Robert as donated this print to us 80days 'n' 40 knights Robert Goudy 11" X 17" local pick up $15... 12"x16" Beatnik Website $20 See more

https://www.beatniklounge.org/november-2020 Teddy Quinn This is a 'collage' using three of four photos by Ethan Russell "the only rock photographer to have shot album covers for The Beatles (Let it Be), The Rolling Stones (Get Yer Ya-Yas Out) and The Who (Who's Next.)

https://www.beatniklounge.org/november-2020 Ah! Bowakawa, Poussé Poussé Bruce Carleton monoprint 9" x 12"... $500 1976. More I cannot say. What more can I say? Was it just a dream? It seemed so real to me. https://gimozobc.myportfolio.com/

This painting is still available https://www.beatniklounge.org/november-2020 https://www.beatniklounge.org/november-2020