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THE PURR ROOM, our immersive healing Art Installat

THE PURR ROOM, our immersive healing Art Installation first took place 2 years ago today.
My now late amazing talking animal companion, Blackie the Cat offered the gift of his healing Triple Purr to share his teachings to the world.
I’m so grateful I was able to collaborate with Blackie the Cat on this special project. I miss his real amazing Triple Purr.
@theotherartfair #theotherartfair #blackiebaseman #blackiethecat #meow #thepowerofpurr #garybaseman #baseman #barkerhangar #theotherartfairla
The first two incarnations were at the Other Art Fair at the Barker Hangar, LA and Truman Brewery in London.
This installation was a response to the chaos and noise of the world and daily news. Before entering, attendees were asked to pause and think about who they love unconditionally, what a hug feels like, and to draw a favorite pet. After this orientation, a single person or small group entered to sit on or lie on a faux fur Cat Bed inside The Purr Room to listen and feel the “power of purr.”
Blackie the Cat and I were thankful to our dynamic creative team and all that experienced and attended.

Cat Woman! This year I was busy PAINTING FROM LIFE

Cat Woman!
This year I was busy PAINTING FROM LIFE.
Well, painting from photos.
I’ve been inspired to create paintings from my personal photo collection of people in masks.
Yes, everyday is Halloween to me, especially in October.
#maskphotos #nightmaresofhalloweenpast #boo #garybaseman #baseman
This cat woman photo was always special to me.
I’ve collected more that 2000 original photos of people in masks. We were supposed to publish our book of my collection, but unfortunately, we need to find a new publisher.

Blackie the Cat as Catrin! 🖤💀 I’ve been w

Blackie the Cat as Catrin! 🖤💀

I’ve been working on 9 5x7 Dia de Los Muertos Blackie the Cat drawings. These are very emotional and special to me. I imagined Blackie as CATrin celebrating The Day of the Dead.
Blackie loved Dia de Los Muertos, and this past year, he had a few dances with La Calavera Catrina, but he always came back to me. But on August 22, 2020, his little physical body gave out and he became CATrin, and followed La Catrina over the bridge to the afterlife.
#theblackiethecatshow #blackiethecatshow #blackiethecat #blackiebaseman #garybaseman #baseman #meow

If you are interested in one of these new original drawings of Blackie as CATrin. Please write contact@garybaseman.com. We also just release a very special 17 x 14 print, signed and numbered, which are much more affordable and perfect for your Dia de Los Muertos altar.

VOTE! I was happy to paint this for the ICA LA’s

VOTE!
I was happy to paint this for the ICA LA’s INCOGNITO fundraiser that happened last weekend. Over 400 artists donated art to their yearly fundraiser. Every art piece is anonymous and signed on the back.
@theicala #incognito #theicala #vote #november3 #ahwroo
#garybaseman #baseman
And here is a reminder to everyone to do their democratic duty and VOTE!!

Trick or Treat! And I’m sure Blackie’s trick h

Trick or Treat!
And I’m sure Blackie’s trick has to do with his Mighty Paw!
I seemed to have started a series of 5x7 inch Blackie the Cat Halloween drawings. Just like the Dia de Los Muertos Blackie drawings, these are very emotional and special to me. Blackie and I always loved Halloween. And, of course, I miss him every day.

#theblackiethecatshow #blackiethecatshow #blackiethecat #blackiebaseman #garybaseman #baseman #meow #halloween

If you are interested in one of these new original drawings of Blackie and his Halloween friends, please write contact@garybaseman.com.

Clown, Clown, Crayon! This year I was busy PAINTIN

Clown, Clown, Crayon!
This year I was busy PAINTING FROM LIFE.
Well, painting from photos.
I’ve been inspired to create paintings from my personal photo collection of people in masks.
Yes, everyday is Halloween to me, especially in October.
#maskphotos #nightmaresofhalloweenpast #boo #garybaseman #baseman
It took me a bit to realize the green dude wasn’t an alien but a crayon. I think.
I’ve collected more that 2000 original photos of people in masks. We were supposed to publish our book of my collection, but unfortunately, we need to find a new publisher.

Self-Portraits with Blackie the Cat. I’m happy t

Self-Portraits with Blackie the Cat. I’m happy to continue to share more from this series. While Blackie was ill, I started experimenting on a series of drawings based on my selfies taken with Blackie the Cat over the years.

#theblackiethecatshow #blackiethecatshow #blackiethecat #blackiebaseman #garybaseman #baseman #meow

They are all together in a special sketchbook. These drawings were very therapeutic. I’ve been enjoying making these drawings from life in a new way, capturing lines and details that represent our unique bond.

Another Catrin and Catrina drawing! 🖤💀 I’

Another Catrin and Catrina drawing! 🖤💀

I’ve been working on 9 5x7 Dia de Los Muertos Blackie the Cat drawings. These are very emotional and special to me. I imagined Blackie as CATrin celebrating The Day of the Dead.
Blackie loved Dia de Los Muertos, and this past year, he had a few dances with La Calavera Catrina, but he always came back to me. But on August 22, 2020, his little physical body gave out and he became CATrin, and followed La Catrina over the bridge to the afterlife.
#theblackiethecatshow #blackiethecatshow #blackiethecat #blackiebaseman #garybaseman #baseman #meow

If you are interested in one of these new original drawings of Blackie as CATrin. Please write contact@garybaseman.com. We also just release a very special 17 x 14 print, signed and numbered, which are much more affordable and perfect for your Dia de Los Muertos altar.

Blackie the Cat was one BAD ASS STROLLER! 🖤 Thi

Blackie the Cat was one BAD ASS STROLLER! 🖤
This was only 45 sec of a Perfect 5:30 min Boulevard Stroll.
During the beginnings of COVID, Blackie the Cat picked up the Art of STROLLING and made it his own.
I was obsessed by his passion and documented 100 hours of Blackie the Cat’s strolls.

#theblackiethecatshow #blackiethecatshow #blackiethecat #blackiebaseman #garybaseman #baseman #meow

I get mesmerized watching these videos. I hope to honor Blackie’s strolls in a large video installation one day. And since we are in the month of October, I’m finding ways to honor him as I prepare for Dia de Los Muertos.

Thank you again for your love and sympathy on learning about the passing of Blackie the Cat.
Happy Caturday.

It’s almost HALLOWEEN, Witches! And this year I

It’s almost HALLOWEEN, Witches!
And this year I was busy PAINTING FROM LIFE.
Well, painting from photos.
I’ve been inspired to create paintings from my personal photo collection of people in masks.
Yes, everyday is Halloween to me, especially in October.
#maskphotos #nightmaresofhalloweenpast #boo #garybaseman #baseman
This witch was fun to paint! I’ve collected more that 2000 original photos of people in masks. We were supposed to publish our book of my collection, but unfortunately, we need to find a new publisher.

VOTE! Sketchbook cover #152 #vote #november3 #dump

VOTE!
Sketchbook cover #152
#vote #november3 #dumptrump

NEW Catrina & Catrin t-shirt available NOW! Celeb

NEW Catrina & Catrin t-shirt available NOW!

Celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with this rendition of Blackie the Cat dancing with la Catrina. I drew this just a few days before Blackie the Cat followed Catrina over the bridge to the afterlife.

Día de los Muertos encourages the remembrance and celebration of the lives of departed loved ones.
#diadelosmuertos #dayofthedead #blackiethecatshow #theblackiethecatshow #blackiebaseman #garybaseman #baseman

We also created a special Catrina & Catrin Print, signed & numbered. Order one in time for your own Dia de Los Muertos altar. 🖤

This drawing is an extension of my longstanding exploration of mortality and loss, and it’s important for me to celebrate Day of the Dead to connect with my fellow Americans of Mexican heritage, as well as my many friends and colleagues in Mexico.

In Memoriam Truth. I love this mixed media painti

In Memoriam Truth.
I love this mixed media painting from my 2011 exhibition Walking Through Walks.
9 separate paintings together form this one painting. Silkscreens of vintage Halloween masks, painted wallflowers and portraits come together, exploring how we all live through life trying to define our existence and discover our personal truths.
#walkingthroughwalls #truth #veritas #emet #garybaseman #baseman
Scroll through to see details from the nine individual paintings.

It’s almost HALLOWEEN! And this year I was busy

It’s almost HALLOWEEN!
And this year I was busy PAINTING FROM LIFE.
Well, painting from photos.
I’ve been inspired to create paintings from my personal photo collection of people in masks.
Yes, everyday is Halloween to me, especially in October.
#maskphotos #nightmaresofhalloweenpast #boo #garybaseman #baseman
I love this Bat Guy. I’ve collected more that 2000 original photos of people in masks. We were supposed to publish our book of my collection, but unfortunately, we need to find a new publisher.

WOLYNER FOREST. Hiding in the Wolyner Forest mean

WOLYNER FOREST.
Hiding in the Wolyner Forest meant surviving. This is such an important painting to me. My father lived in this forest for 3 1/2 years as a partisan fighting the Fascist Nazis during WWII. My family knows first hand what fascism, hate and authoritarianism can do and destroy. MYTHICAL HOMELAND, my exhibition from
seven years ago, represented my Dream Reality version of my parents’ journey, mixed with their life pursuing the American Dream here in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles.

#mythicalhomeland @shulamitnazarian #garybaseman #baseman

Today, we can see how easy hate can spread, how easy authoritarianism can grow even in a strong democratic republic. Let’s stop hate and have everyone to do their part and vote!

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