MATRIXSYNTH: Synth Graffiti

via this auction
"In April the Bob Moog Foundation issued a call for art inspired by the legacy of Bob Moog. Five artists donated original pieces for us to auction off on eBay as a part of our spring fundraiser. The auctions will end on Thursday May 27 at 10pm eastern time, during our live event at the Orange Peel in Asheville, NC. Attendees at the event will be able to bid on the items via computer stations donated by City Mac, and the eBay format will allow bidders from around the world to participate.

This auction is for a piece by Asheville artist Dustin Spagnola.

The piece is very large and is a striking portrait of Bob Moog. Bob's daughter Michelle said that when she saw the piece for the first time she was speechless, and that it felt like her dad was in the room with her.

It measures about 70 inches tall by 48 inches wide. The painting is on a handmade wood canvas and is signed and dated by the artist on the back. See the photo with the office chair for a sense of the scale. Because of the large size we will need to get a shipping quote from a freight company based on your location. If you are the winning bidder, please wait for an invoice from us before paying for the item. You will be charged actual shipping costs.

Dustin's artist statement for his current series: "This current work is inspired by the contemporary urban landscape. The images reference the texture, depth, and color of structures in decay and the visual language of graffiti. The walls of the world are often seen, but frequently overlooked. They are beautiful, bold, sprawling structures embedded with history. The landscape of urbanity is punctuated by the organic marks left from water and weather, poster art and spray paint. These images reference the imperfect and rough texture of concrete and use these characteristics to create fragments of worn and crumbling walls.

While the imagery is built upon a definite design aesthetic, the spontaneous application of pigment contributes to the overall dynamics of each composition. This process pushes the rhythm of each piece towards a visual cadence. The interplay between the color fields and the spray enamel struggling for dominance creates tension and movement. The finished paintings are artifacts of this intuitive process."

You can see more of Dustin's work online at: www.dustinspagnola.com

Making Waves. Carrying the Legacy Forward.

The Bob Moog Foundation was created to carry Bob’s legacy forward by continuing to touch people’s lives through electronic music, just as Bob did. This is no small task and we have put a lot of intention in how Best to honor his work and impact.

The mission of the Bob Moog Foundation is to educate and inspire children and adults through the power and possibilities of electronic music and through the intersection of music, science and innovation.

We aim to carry out this mission through our three main projects:

* the Moogseum
* Student Outreach Project - Focusing on teaching kids science through music
* Bob Moog Archive Initiative

You can read more about these projects and our other activities on our website at www.moogfoundation.org"