Embedded Antique Fishing Lure

Harkrader has embedded an antique fishing lure into this earthy digital canvas with attachments. An antique fishing lure that sports 'glass eyes', as opposed to plastic or painted, was used in the canvas. This lure came from his father-in-laws tackle box filled with 1930 to 1950 era lures. This 3"x4" zoom (detail) is only a section of the total 9"x15" canvas from the 'Urban' series. Other media embedded or attached to the canvas include another lure, a stop watch, metal and computer bread board.

Harkader Featured On Empty Easel

Image Courtesy of Preas Collection:

Harkrader was featured on Empty Easel, the online art magazine. Article below by Lisa Orgler.

Harkrader is a mixed-media painter drawn to both philosophy and experimentation. In 2003 his life took a major shift when he transitioned to from strictly representational pieces into abstract art. Along with 17 other artists in a multi-studio environment, Harkrader began experimenting with a multitude of mediums and styles. Harkrader is known for working on several pieces at a time, both sculptural and 3D in nature. This multi-tasking approach allows him to research various techniques all at once, pushing the limits of his varied media. He especially enjoys examining the attributes of light, perspective, color, form, and movement. The painting below, from his Urban Series, captures all of these elements. Harkrader’s color choices and strong angular forms convey an industrial feeling, and gives a sense of depth. Movement is represented by sweeping curved lines. Read the complete article on the following link.

http://emptyeasel.com/2009/11/04/chico-harkrader-abstract-experimentation-in-paint-and-mixed-media/

If you like the paintings above, I highly encourage you to explore the rest of Harkrader’s work at http://www.harkraderx.com/

...Lisa Orgler

The title of this painting is due to an image that mysteriously appeared/discovered on the canvas face in the form of an incredible eye (s). This feature was discovered only after a viewer in Harkrader's Studio pointed it out. The eyes are best seen in person and the canvas must be turned in a verticle postion to appreciate this feature...Dark Skinned Angel

Available - Red II & III

Diptych (40" x 60") . Red II and Red III.
This red canvas diptych is from the 'Urban' series. Architetural elements symbolize windows, doors, building footprints, aerial views and also include raised alpha-numeric test which are burnished with a faux gold leaf and antique Greek text from an 1800's book of Greek law. Text includes the new version, rouge trios, edge and other symbolic shapes and text.
The 'Urban' series is one of Harkrader's ongoing seemingly never ending series that he has been working on since 2003. The Urban series include over 30 canvases, most of which have been sold, but the series continues and new ones evolve.
Available-price on request. More Urban images available upon request or site-specific commissions are an option.