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Heroes for the Hopeful



Comic Constructions



A World of Small Heroes



Comic Constructions



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Details of "A World of Small Heroes"



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Details of "A World of Small Heroes"



heroes II



Comic Constructions



Heroes



Comic Constructions



Epic Heroes



Comic Constructions



Heroes Of Our Youth



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Don Morris



New Orleans, Louisiana





Don Morris was born in New Orleans in 1935 and obtained his doctorate degree at Louisiana State University. His art is in numerous collections and museums in the United States, Europe and Asia.


Best known for his “Our Heroes" series, Don Morris' constructions with comic books recall memories of the Pop Art of the sixties when Andy Warhol reigned supreme.


Inspired by the modern works of Armand, Cesar and Chamberlain, he embarked on a similar path with his series of the art of deconstruction. Using comic books as the medium, Morris deconstructs and artistically reinvents the comic book into multi-dimensional colorful and textural pieces of art. From a distance, one sees a mass of bright colors and waves of patterns. As one traverses around the art, intriguing and surprising shadows are seen. Upon closer inspection, a story unfolds as the images of super heroes and characters of the comic book can be seen flying, struggling, and climbing in small fragments and vignettes. Word bubbles from the comic book text are carefully selected and are clearly visible throughout the pieces.


Morris named his comic construction series “Searching for Heroes.” This theme evolved from man’s fascination for "super heroes" who fight the evils and wrong-doing in a world of indifference and chaos. In our culture, this theme exists not only in comic books but also in early radio adventure series and old Western movies. The popularity of this theme continues today in the remake of such movies as Batman, Spiderman and Captain America, to name a few. “There are a multitude of heroes in every facet of life," said Morris. "Many are well known to us all, however in reality, the vast majority of current day heroes operate incognito as the common man, who diligently strives to help their fellow man and society on a daily basis. They do their work quietly in a dedicated fashion without fanfare, reward, or recognition. These are the real heroes in the world and they live inside us all.”



Art shows & solo Exhibitions





SOLO EXHIBITIONS​


Michael H. Lord Gallery December 9, 2011-February 9, 2012

Chicago Sofa Show November 4 - 6, 2011

David Richard Contemporary Santa Fe Sofa Show August 5 - 8, 2011

David Richard Contemporary San Francisco Fine Art May 20 - 22, 2011

Westbrook Galleries New York Sofa Show April 14 - 17, 2011

David Richard Contemporary Dallas Art Fair April 8 - 10, 2011

David Richard Contemporary


ART FAIRS


NEW YORK, NEW YORK Art New York May 2, 2019 - May 5, 2019

HOUSTON, TEXAS Laura Rathe Fine Art Dreamweaver December 1, 2018 - December 12, 2018

OSHKOSH MUSEUM Oshkosh, Wisconsin The Art of the Geek February 13, 2018 - May 13, 2018

NEW YORK, NEW YORK Affordable Art Fair September 2017

MIAMI, FL Red Dot Miami November 30 - December 4, 2016

HAMBURG, GERMANY Affordable Art Fair November 10 - 13, 2016

NEW YORK, NEW YORK Art on Paper Fair March 3 - 6, 2016

BORREGO SPRINGS, CA Casa Del Zoro Winter Spring 2016

BASEL, SWITZERLAND SCOPE 2014

ARTERED GALLERY December 2 - 7, 2014

MY HERO II ELISA CONTEMPORARY ART September 11 - November 1, 2014

AFFORDABLE ART FAIR New York, NY September 25 - 29, 2014 COMIC CON 2014

MICHAEL J. WOLF FINE ARTS San Diego, CA July 23 - July 27, 2014

TORONTO CANADA LOVE ART FAIR TORONTO CANADA May 7 - 11, 2014

AAF New York September 25 - 29, 2014

Comic Con 2014 Micheal J. Wolf Fine Arts

San Diego, CA July 23 -July 27, 2014

Toronto Canada Love Art Fair May 7-11, 2014

Bergamot Arts Station Complex Santa Monica, CA September 7 - November 1, 2013

Elisa Contemporary Art Riverdale, NY 10471 May 10 - November 1, 2013

AAF New York New York NY October 3 - 6, 2013

Houston Fine Art Fair George R. Brown Convention Center September 19- 22, 2013

A Gallery Scope Basel Switzerland 2013 June 10-16, 2013

Artered Gallery London Battersea Fair March 7 - 10, 2013

Artered Gallery Palm Spring Art Fair February 17 - 19, 2012

Michael H. Lord Gallery at the Palm Springs Convention Center





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