I Melt in Your Presence (Modernism, San Francisco, 2007) is a series of Baseman’s otherworldly landscapes of ChouChous and the WildGirls.
Deceptively cute, Baseman blends influences of Henry Darger and Hieronymous Bosch to show scenes of good versus evil. The series reflects how in all times of chaos with its external forces, there remains the human condition and battles within oneself regarding desire, longing, and control. This series is part of Hide and Seek in the Forest of ChouChou, in which ChouChous take away negative energy and hate.
Dripping with Desire – Acrylic on wood panel, 2007, 18” x 23.5”
Dying of Thirst (Yellow Utopia) – Acrylic on wood panel, 2007, 20” x 40”
In the Presence of True Desire – Acrylic on wood panel, 2007, 18” x 23.5”
In the Presence of True Desire B – Acrylic on wood panel, 2007, 23.5” x 18”
Madonna and the Secret Children of Play – Acrylic on wood panel, 2007, 23.5” x 18”
Playing in the Fields of ChouChou – Acrylic on wood panel, 2007, 18” x 23.5”
The Battlefield for Independence and Creamy Fulfillment – Acrylic on wood panel, 2007, 36” x 48”
Hills of Creamy Goodness – Acrylic on wood panel, 2007, 3’ x 8’
The Battlefield of Glory and Desire – Acrylic on wood panel, 2007, 20” x 39.5”
Page 43 – Colored pencil on ephemera, 2007, 9” x 6.25”
Page 115 – Colored pencil on ephemera, 2007, 9” x 6.25”
Page 27 – Colored pencil on paper, 2007, 9” x 6.25”
