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John Newlander

June 1 - July 30, 2006

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I believe that meaning is created once something can be related to personal experience.  Thus I begin each new project by reflecting upon those issues that affect my experience as a mid-life male.  Of current interest to me is the intersection of place and identity.

As a resident of Laguna Beach, California, I look at the people who walk on my beaches and wonder if they are “locals” or tourists.  Does it matter?  Is one’s perceived identity simply distorted by the lens through which they are viewed?  Is identity simply a matter of context? 

As a resident of Orange County, California, I look at the borders of my county and wonder if it is different on the other side.  Does it matter?  How much do we define the place where we live versus how much does the place where we live define us?

 I seek to raise questions, not to dictate answers.  While the questions that I raise are not new, I attempt to revisit them in contemporary terms.   Ultimately, I will consider my art successful if the viewer can relate personally to the questions suggested by my imagery.

John Newlander – June, 2006

Image titles reflect distance from Laguna Beach and specific location.
Each title has one Inkjet Print and a corresponding Drypoint Print.
Each print is number 1/2 of a closed edition, with Certificate of Authenticity.

Archival Inkjet Prints
all prints are framed, 16" x 20"

Drypoint Prints
all prints are unframed, 9" x 11"

33.21
Marina Drive

30.85
PCH

29.11
E 2nd Street & Westminster

30.20
College Park Drive

31.76
Willow St & Katella Ave

31.04
Spring St & Cerritos Ave

31.52
E Wardlow & Ball Rd

34.34
Carson St & Lincoln Ave

36.02
Del Amo Blvd & La Palma Ave

33.32
South St & Orangethorpe Ave

31.55
Artesia Blvd @ Knott Ave

32.52
Alondra Blvd @ La Mirada Blvd

33.13
Rosecrans Ave @ Beach Blvd

35.32
Imperial Hwy @ Ridgehaven

36.46
Leffingwell Rd & W La Habra Blvd

37.02
Whittier Blvd @ Valley Home Ave

37.10
Hacienda Rd @ Sansinera Ln

35.40
N Harbor Blvd

33.58
N Brea Blvd & Brea Canyon Rd

38.25
Carbon Canyon Rd

30.70
Green River Drive

30.22
Ortega Hwy

15.94
Calle Extremo @ Ave Fabricante

16.04
Vista Bahia Park

15.60
Ave San Luis Rey @ Ave Santa Margarita

15.98
Cristianitos Road