“Gala Contemplating the Mediterranean Sea Which at Twenty Meters Becomes the Portrait of Abraham Lincoln — Homage to Rothko, a piece which Dali had painted in 1976, stopped me in my tracks,” he says in a press release announcing that his new exhibit, Pixelism: The New Medium, will open at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown on Saturday, July 8. “This incredible painting has an amazing optical effect… at first, you see a nude woman, Dali’s wife, Gala, standing at an archway looking out to the sea… but as you move further back, the image changes focus and you see a portrait of Abraham Lincoln. It was an amazing thing to experience in person and had made a long- lasting impression on me.”
Cartellone will make one live appearance at the show from 1 to 4 p.m. on the day of the opening.
While he’s had exhibitions throughout the country, this will mark his first Cleveland exhibit. According the press release, the art “pays homage to the iconic people, places and things that are the history and the legacy of the city of Cleveland.” The artwork features the sign from Captain Frank’s Seafood House, the Little Tom soda pop bottle and Mr. Jingeling’s Key. It’ll also feature The Drumming Buzzard [pictured].
“I’m most excited about the ‘Cleveland specific’ paintings I’ve done for this show… each one a hometown snapshot from my childhood,” says Cartellone.
“Being a Cleveland native, I could not be prouder to bring my art back home.”
This article appears in May 10-16, 2017.
Did David Helton give permission to use his buzzard art?
no, i did not give him permission. he doesn’t really need it. but it speaks of the artist’s lack of originality. it seems he can’t create images of his own but use other artist’s work and claim it’s “part of his childhood and his hometown, cleveland”. i think i’ll cry. and how is using my buzzard design his “portrait”? you’d think the artist would give credit where it’s due. i’ve been sent grade school art class drawings of my creation that were better than that and they at least thanked me for inspiring them. another hack.
For Pete’s sake man, try to be happy he is putting that shoddy image somewhere, if you push him he just may decide to leave to avoid it all together. You should be proud it will be in included, and not create such a stir. Where are the adults when you need them?
You don’t “pay homage” to something by putting your own signature on someone else’s artwork. You just don’t.
Just came across this article. I am Captain Franks grandson. My family and I are very honored to be apart of your artwork and are forever greatful for including us in a piece of clevelands history. Would be greatly appreciated if you were to contact me. I would love to be able to get a copy of the artwork and have a brief conversation! Thanks and hope to hear back soon. Best Regards Family of Captain Franks
There isn’t anything unoriginal about a “derivative” work from a “Cleveland Native” rock drumming legend, of something special and meaningful to him. Something Iconic that meant a lot to him as a music fan and musician growing up in Cleveland, OH. I know this man well and he is a kind, loving and appreciative human being. Grateful for all that he has received in his life and I am certain means absolutely “zero” disrespect. I guess go ahead and sh*t on him and it (David Helton and Jane Goodman) OR maybe you could get a life.