#gutterpainting

YOUR ORIGIN STORY (gutter 01, 2017), VISIT (2014), SWIMMER (2016) A theme I visit from time to time in my work is the idea of a conversation between myself and a mentor or a father figure. YOUR ORIGIN STORY (gutter 01, 2017), VISIT (2014), and SWIMMER (2016) are very different examples of what can result depending on the formal logic I am working with at the time. YOUR ORIGIN STORY deconstructs narrative painting to suggest an "allover" interpretation of a story about sexual conquest and propagation. VISIT and SWIMMER are closer to mental snapshots than to a narrative. I thought of myself as seeking the counsel of a wiser person than myself, whose specific identity is malleable. #frankjstockton #gutterpainting #truebelievers https://www.instagram.com/p/BmybVKWh1-9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=b4fz84gv2uwa

YOU’RE AN EAGLE NOW (Gutter 07) (2018) In a past life, I occasionally illustrated stories and articles for Scouting magazine, the official magazine of the Boy Scouts of America organization. I like the Scouts. Although imperfect, the organization has done a good job in recent years of transforming itself with the times. I was pleased to learn that now they are accepting all kids who want to participate. It's nice to have something to feel optimistic about. #frankjstockton #gutterpainting https://www.instagram.com/p/BmbO-e0BqPp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gwoqoq3401yy