James Darrell Northrup Weeks

Mjesto: Oakland

Rođen: 1922

Smrt: 1998

Biografija:

James Darrell Northrup Weeks was an American artist and an early member of the Bay Area Figurative Movement. Born on December 1, 1922, in Oakland, California, to Anson Weeks and Ruth Daly, both musicians, Weeks graduated from Lowell High School in 1940 and enrolled at the California School of Fine Arts. In 1943, Weeks enlisted in the US Air Force, returning to CSFA in 1946 following the end of World War II.

Early Career and Education

Weeks studied with William Gaw and David Park at CSFA and attended Marian Hartwell's school of design. He graduated from CSFA in 1947, joining the faculty soon after. Two years later, Weeks married Lynn Williams Weeks. In the following years, Weeks taught at both CSFA and California College of Arts and Crafts, which together included a number of notable faculty including Richard Diebenkorn.

Artistic Style and Movement

Unlike many artists in the movement, Weeks was never known for painting in a non-representational style, instead using abstraction in the "ideas of painting." He further diverged from his colleagues in the rigidity of his figures, a characteristic that Anita Ventura described as "[painting] not for expression so much as comprehension." Weeks's paintings depict aspects of American culture that hint at a darker, tougher, milieu of nightclubs, jazz singers, and sports arenas. Key Features of his style include:

• Clarity and articulation
• Balance between color and form
• A subtle social awareness and concern
• An economy and deftness of line that evince his dedication to the classical tradition

Notable Works and Exhibitions

Weeks's work is prized for its explorations of light and space and the dynamic relationships between color and form. His paintings can be found in various museums, including the Parrish Art Museum. For more information on his works, visit James Darrell Northrup Weeks on Wikioo.org. For a deeper understanding of the Bay Area Figurative Movement, visit Bay Area Figurative Movement on Wikipedia. To learn more about James Darrell Northrup Weeks's life and work, check out his page on Wikioo.org.