Week one. Getting started. Filling the space. Fucking around and finding out.









Week one. Getting started. Filling the space. Fucking around and finding out.
Boombox Series 2: Love Removal Machine
Mixed Media
16” x 16”
© 2023 Brett Callero
Boombox Series 2: Over The Mountain
Mixed Media
16” x 16”
© 2023 Brett Callero
Boombox Series 2: Electric Avenue
Mixed Media
12” x 12”
© 2023 Brett Callero
Boombox Series 2: She’s A Beauty
Mixed Media
12” x 12”
© 2023 Brett Callero
Boombox Series 2: Never Let Me Down Again
Mixed Media
12” x 12”
© 2023 Brett Callero
Boombox Series 2: Bittersweet
Mixed Media
12” x 12”
© 2023 Brett Callero
Boombox Series 2: Run To The Hills
Mixed Media
12” x 12”
© 2023 Brett Callero
Boombox Series 2: Genius Of Love
Mixed Media
12” x 12”
© 2023 Brett Callero
Boombox Series 2 New Girl Now
Mixed Media
10” x 10”
© 20232 Brett Callero
Boombox Series 2: The One Thing
Mixed Media
10” x 10”
© 2023 Brett Callero
Today I completed the second series of boombox paintings. It took longer to finish them than I wanted. I’ve been so busy with work and life in general.
All ten paintings are mixed media (acrylic paint, color pencil, graphite, and paper) on canvas mounted on panel.
I made it to the art studio the day after returning from Chicago. I’m trying to ride the wave of creative energy as much as I can. Therefore, I was in the studio every day last week.
I’m also motivated to make more progress on this series because summer break is coming to a close. Soon I will have to switch gears and put on my professor cap. Lots of prep work coming over the next few weeks. This month I start a very busy Fall Semester. I will be teaching three class at Kennesaw State University and two classes at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga!
Here are some work-in-progress images of this series. Still have lots of layers to add. More work left, but I do like how these are coming along.
Spent another Saturday afternoon in the studio. It feels great to get some regular studio time again.
I am rolling along on my new series of boombox paintings. Got a lot done today. Feeling good about that. Here’s a few pictures of all that happened today.
The moral contortions so many Americans make are getting more severe. It’s far beyond typical cognitive dissonance. This affliction is worst within the Evangelical community. Back in 2018, I made a series of paintings called Mastering the Art of Contradiction about this part of our contemporary culture. Four years later, it’s even more twisted.
Here is Moral Contortionists, from that series. Every day, and in so many ways, I am reminded of this painting.
Started painting series 2 today. Ten more paintings. First two background layers are done. Many layers to come. Can’t wait to work on these some more. I should have time this weekend.
Boombox Series 1: Everybody Wants You
Mixed Media
16” x 16”
© 2022 Brett Callero
Boombox Series 1: Fantasy
Mixed Media
16” x 16”
© 2022 Brett Callero
Boombox Series 1: Moving in Stereo
Mixed Media
12” x 12”
© 2022 Brett Callero
Boombox Series 1: One Way or Another
Mixed Media
12” x 12”
© 2022 Brett Callero