Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Steve Pennisi


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The result was keep with no prejudice against renomination, no real discussion after article improvements. J04n(talk page) 13:17, 9 July 2016 (UTC)

Steve Pennisi

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Painter, but no evidence of substantial criticism or work in major museum  DGG ( talk ) 03:52, 15 June 2016 (UTC)  Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
 * Delete non-notable artist.John Pack Lambert (talk) 04:28, 20 June 2016 (UTC)

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 Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus. Relisting comment: No consensus apparent at this stage. Contributions would be appreciated. KaisaL (talk) 00:48, 1 July 2016 (UTC)
 * Keep There is evidence of criticism. This is evidence of criticism. This is evidence of criticism. The subject of the article, in that article, is part of a group discussion about art. The group discussion can be seen here. Bus stop (talk) 04:07, 24 June 2016 (UTC)

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 * Comment The type of criticism here is sophisticated. The art (by Pennisi) is taken seriously. This source is comparing photographs and paintings. "The contrast between the black sky and white clouds in the photograph is as strong and opposing as the black and white strokes in the painting." This isn't bullshit. The photographs are obviously representational while the paintings (by Pennisi) are abstract and nonrepresentational. Pennisi's method of working is very original and very much related to printmaking, but of a sort that he has devised. "Then one day, he noticed that a corner of dry paint on his disposable waxed paper palette had peeled up. Underneath, Steve found just what he’d been searching for. When I peeled it off I was amazed at what I found on the hidden side of the paint. It had a life and spontaneity that I had never seen before … something that felt human but freed of any doubt or hesitation. Through trial and error, Pennisi discovered that he could paint on clear cellophane, and when he glued it to the canvas the film would peel off, leaving only the paint. His years as a commercial printer made this printing approach second nature, and he further found that when he liked what was happening on the visible surface, he could lay a piece of clear film on the wet paint and capture that image too." I never heard of Steve Pennisi before this AfD. I find the reception of the work to be serious as evidenced by this group show and this panel discussion involving his work. Bus stop (talk) 05:31, 2 July 2016 (UTC)
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 * I've done some spiffing up. I've actually changed very little. But I think the article looks a little more presentable now. Bus stop (talk) 11:16, 8 July 2016 (UTC)


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