Things that are locked are opened with a feather.
©2009 26" x 28" Charcoal, water, chalk on paper with gessoed edges.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
Lee Tracy
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We may not get to where we think we need to go.
©2009 28" x 26" Charcoal, water, chalk on paper with gessoed edges.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
When I see my blood I don’t want anyone’s to spill.
©2009 28" x 26" Charcoal, water, chalk on paper with gessoed edges.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
One snag a day is ok, more than that I just unravel and disappear.
©2009 28" x 26" Charcoal, water, chalk on paper with gessoed edges.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
I hate that they have bombs that are ready.
©2009 26" x 28" Charcoal, water, chalk on paper with gessoed edges.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
I have grown used to life as a little flame.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
This lantern works.
After many tries and many years of trying.
©2009 28" x 26" Charcoal, water, chalk on paper with gessoed edges.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
Below is a clip showing the works in progress. (Day 21 - part 3)
See more video archives here: http://www.justin.tv/leetracy/videos
It is hard to believe that we are told what is a necessity.
©2009 28" x 26" Charcoal, water, chalk on paper with gessoed edges.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
All things that fall add to the story’s end.
©2009 28" x 26" Charcoal, water, chalk on paper with gessoed edges.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
See video archives of work in progress here: http://www.justin.tv/leetracy/videos
Too often it is a long haul to the watering hole.
©2009 28" x 26" Charcoal, water, chalk on paper with gessoed edges.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
View video archives of work in progress here: http://www.justin.tv/leetracy/videos
My bone did not break but it broke off and was taken.
PS- I hope it was put to good use. 7/8/10
©2009 26" x 28" Charcoal, water, chalk on paper with gessoed edges.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
Below is a clip showing the works in progress. (Day 8: part 3 - Finished 7 charocals)
See more video archives here: http://www.justin.tv/leetracy/videos
We watched the water fall off the moon.
©2009 26" x 28" Charcoal, water, chalk on paper with gessoed edges.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
Below is a clip showing the works in progress (Day 8: part 4).
See more video archives here: http://www.justin.tv/leetracy/videos
Stepping back and covering your ears may be the only way to get through it.
©2009 28" x 26" Charcoal, water, chalk on paper with gessoed edges.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
Once again, I was supposed to go but didn’t want to.
©2009 26" x 28" Charcoal, water, chalk on paper with gessoed edges.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
I wait, patiently (crossed-out), for the things that are stacked to crash.
©2009 28" x 26" Charcoal, water, chalk on paper with gessoed edges.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
Down is that way
©2009 28" x 26" Charcoal, water, chalk on paper with gessoed edges.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
I will do it.
©2009 26" x 28" Charcoal, water, chalk on paper with gessoed edges.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
I can’t stop thinking about the hole in the sky.
©2009 28" x 26" Charcoal, water, chalk on paper with gessoed edges.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
If we break the perfect circle it is hard to get it back.
©2009 26" x 28" Charcoal, water, chalk on paper with gessoed edges.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
I don’t know where I am going and I am fine with it.
©2009 28" x 26" Charcoal, water, chalk on paper with gessoed edges.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
I pray for you
©2009 28" x 26" Charcoal, water, chalk on paper with gessoed edges.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
Something beautiful made from sharp teeth
©2009 28" x 26" Charcoal, water, chalk on paper with gessoed edges.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
Below is a clip showing the works in progress.
I love this feeling.
©2009 28" x 26" Charcoal, water, chalk on paper with gessoed edges.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
Sometimes for things to rise you need equipment.
©2009 26" x 28" Charcoal, water, chalk on paper with gessoed edges.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
Below is a clip showing the works in progress.
All the good stuff I saved for you.
©2009 28" x 26" Charcoal, water, chalk on paper with gessoed edges.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
I use to trust everything like a homemade muffin.
©2009 28" x 26" Charcoal, water, chalk on paper with gessoed edges.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
She jumped off her soapbox to follow her own path.
©2009 26" x 28" Charcoal, water, chalk on paper with gessoed edges.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
I let all the snake oil expire.
©2009 26" x 28" Charcoal, water, chalk on paper with gessoed edges.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
The last fish to see
I admit it. I am obsessed with the notion of the "last one" of anything.
©2009 28" x 26" Charcoal, water, chalk on paper with gessoed edges.
The paper is repurposed poster editions that I designed/printed in 1996.
It took many seasons to be noticed.
A series of 36 works on paper created in Fall/Winter of 2009. Each work uses charcoal, water, and chalk (sometimes gesso) over remaining poster editions (28" x 26") that I made in 1996.
