Category: Art
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“Architecture of a Puddle”: A Reflection on Nature and the Built Environment
The genesis of ‘Architecture of a Puddle’ lies in an intriguing idea I once came across in a book, whose title eludes me now. It discussed how puddles, often seen as unwanted by-products of infrastructure, are in fact reflections of decisions made in the built environment. This concept fascinated me, suggesting that puddles are not…
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Standing Still: An Oak of Van Cortlandt Park
As the day wanes into a soft dusk, the oak tree in Van Cortlandt Park becomes not just a part of the landscape but a storyteller of the earth’s silent sonatas. This small 6×6 oil painting is my attempt to capture that narrative, to hold onto a moment of natural simplicity amidst the city’s ceaseless…
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“Let Me Fly: A DMX Tribute Exhibition” at Yonkers Arts
I recently had the privilege of participating in the “Let Me Fly” DMX Tribute Exhibition at Yonkers Arts, curated by the dedicated Ray Wilcox. This event, long in preparation, culminated in a memorable opening night that truly honored DMX’s legacy and his roots in Yonkers. Witnessing the community’s connection to the tribute was incredibly moving,…
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Daylighting Tibbetts en Plein Air @ Gallery 505 – Jan 4th – March 29th 2024
Jan 4 – March 29th 2024 The show opening was great – it’s up until the end of March. Let me know if you want to meet there and check it out. You can see the online version of the work here. “Good evening, everyone. It’s wonderful to have you all here, for a mix…
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Bid on this painting (sold!)
I was pleased to donate this piece to the 37th Annual Dorsey Holiday Art auction, benefiting the children of NYC. Dorsey Art Gallery 553 Rogers Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11225 Silent Auction – Gallery HoursSaturday, November 27, 2021 2pm to 5pmSunday, November 28, 202 2pm to 5pmThursday, December 2, 2021 2pm to 5pmFriday, December 3, 2021…
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Bernie Sanders autographed a print of my drawing of him.
I drew this colored pencil portrait of Bernie Sanders during the 2016 primary season. I never expected that, within one year, this would happen. That’s my brother Ian on the left. He gave Bernie a gicleé print of the drawing and Bernie pulled out his pen and offered to sign another copy that my brother…
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Nightscapes of the city, drawn by children
Inspiring imagined cityscapes at night, drawn by children at NY ps249. The stacked and inventive solutions by the kids feel quite authentic to the lived-in city experience.
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Totnes Bridge
A painting of the Bridge in Totnes while the river gently floods. This painting is currently hanging at the Fat Lemon Cafe in Totnes. 2 foot square.
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The Audio for the Landscape Resounds Paintings
Including the sound with the paintings was new for me. If landscape painting traditionally places the ‘subject’ as the audience or the painter, I think the sounds helped to create ‘subjects’ in the paintings… “Resounding Landscapes” Click the images to enlarge. The audio for each painting is directly below. Swallowfields [audio:http://noelhefele.com/audio/painting-sounds/10-plantation-7-16.mp3] Make-shift Shelter [singlepic id=83…
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The Sitting Cows
This oil painting on canvas measures 2′ x 2′ When I first arrived in Dartington, I was told that the cows sit down when it is going to rain. I was unable to directly prove this during my time here, but it seems possible. It brings up interesting questions about the sensory perception of animals.…
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New Image for Old Dartington Nursery Painting
Photographic comparison of documenting a painting with an SLR camera vs. a point and shoot.