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Mini print

This image interestingly recalls Vincent van Gogh s 1887 painting Les Souliers (which translates to A Pair of Boots ). Philosopher and art theorist Martin Heidegger famously described this painting of a well-worn pair of work boots as not only conveying a sense of their owner and his profession but also revealing a truth about them both. That is, demonstrating the beauty of the often backbreaking work they perform, and the social and historical importance of the men who wear them.

A similar romanticism is present in Alderman s painting, and an unmistakable sense of awe and appreciation for the wearers emanates from the soft lines and loose brushstrokes of this piece.

– Kathryn Mantis Paying Homage to an Aging Life. To read the entire article:http: www.wrightsvillebeachmagazine.com article.asp…