A figure and theme Karl returned to time and again. The “bag lady” has eternally been with us, reminding us who we are, treading tremulously through history as our conscience.
Karl’s shrouded figure series was an evocation of the psychological and political dimensions of 20th century humans. Acrylic on canvas 40”x 48”
Acrylic on paper and newsprint 24”x 72”
Friend and colleague, poet, philosopher. Acrylic on canvas 40”x 48”
Acrylic on canvas 40”x 50”
A source of inspiration was working in the garden. The joy of life in flower. Occasionally he would do paintings like this to “loosen up”, almost like a warm up he would tell me.
Acrylic painting on canvas- 40” x 36”
Done in the late 1970’s or early 80’s, this painting was a bemused look at the emerging tech sectors and their dreams.
24x32”, mixed media, acrylic, paper, string, plastic straw, on paper
Acrylic and torn paper on paper. 25” x 34”
Acrylic on canvas 48”X 40”
Acrylic on canvas 38”x 48”
Aluminum 62”x 17”x 17” approx.
Acrylic on canvas 48”x 38”
Acrylic on paper and newsprint 22”x 43”
Acrylic on canvas 22”x 36”
Acrylic on canvas 48”x 40”
One of a series. Acrylic on canvas. 42” x 42”
Acrylic on canvas 34”x 40”
Acrylic on canvas 48”x 40”
Acrylic on canvas 40”x 50”
From billboard signs seen along roadways mid 20th century.
Acrylic on canvas 50”x 40”
Done in the late 1970’s or early 80’s it’s a work about environmental disaster. The forest is aflame and all the ancient gods are crying - what have we done to the Earth.
Mixed media painting/collage on paper. Acrylic, photographic clippings, grass reeds - 34” x 24.5”
Karl saw motorcyclists and their motorcycles as an early step in the integration of humans with machines.
says Mary Poppins. Wooden branches, brass, umbrella, wire approx. 8’x 6’x 5’
