Monday, January 31, 2011

We Are Able, Caperton, 2005

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A reproduction of “We Are Able”. This male couple looks upon a sometimes hostile world with resolve and a resounding affirmation of their ability to tackle any task. They assert by their looks their ability to productively contribute to the general society of men and women.

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Sunday, January 30, 2011

In the Afternoon, Caperton, 2005

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This is a reproduction of “In the Afternoon” of 2005. There is nothing like an afternoon with your lover. This work attempts to depict the unforgettable moments when two can be together enwrapped in each other’s arms.

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Saturday, January 29, 2011

La Lutte Moderne, Caperton, 2007

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A reproduction of "La Lutte Moderne" of 2007. An image inspired by Emile Friant's 1889 work "La Lutte".  This is an updated innocent image of young men wrestling.

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Friday, January 28, 2011

In the Garage, Caperton, 2009

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A reproduction of "In the Garage" of 2009. A depiction of the artist’s memory of an interlude from younger days of a tentative encounter between himself and a best friend.

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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Epheboi, Caperton, 2009

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A reproduction of "Epheboi" of 2009. This is a representation of a couple of young men in ancient greece. It is inspired by the early photographic art of Wilhelm von Gloeden who attempted to capture the natural love between men which flourished in the classical world of Greece and Rome. This couple would appear to be resting after a work-out in the palaistra, wrestling school.

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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

We Have Each Other, Caperton, 2009

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A reproduction of "We Have Each Other" of 2009. This is an effort to depict the unity which two men can experience as they face a world of adventure and the unexplored vistas of the future.

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Monday, January 24, 2011

Kneeling and Staring, Caperton, 2009

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A reproduction of “Kneeling and Staring” of 2009, a study of the musculature and form of an adult, yet young, male at the peak of physical condition.

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Sunday, January 23, 2011

Friday, January 21, 2011

Beat Down II, Caperton, 2009

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A reproduction of "Beat Down II", a second attempt to depict the pressures that can beat a man down to his knees, prostrate before the circumstances of life.

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Thursday, January 20, 2011

Looking for Something, Caperton, 2009

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A reproduction of "Looking for Something" of 2009. An attempt to capture that fleeting feeling that you've lost something, but don't know exactly what. Inevitably we suddenly realize thirty minutes later that which we have forgotten.

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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Horsing Around, Caperton, 2009

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A reproduction of “Horsing Around” of 2009, an image which attempts to capture the innocent joy of three friends indulging in the play of “horsing around” in a creek or pond in the woods.

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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Contrition in the Grass, Caperton, 2009

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A reproduction of "Contrition in the Grass" of 2009. This an image portraying the universal feeling of contrition for deeds committed to ill effect. Many feels that this is necessary before we can right our wrongs.

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Monday, January 17, 2011

Thinker Returning to Action, Caperton, 2009

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A reproduction of "Thinker Returning to Action" of 2009. When thought and contemplation and meditation and philosopher have rendered all that it may, it is time to put thought into action.

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Sunday, January 16, 2011

Narcissus by Troy Caperton, 2008

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This is a reproduction of Narcissus. This image is the artist's attempt at portraying the pain, loneliness and self-absorption of a person afflicted with too much self-love.

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Saturday, January 15, 2011

Confronting the Sea, Troy Caperton, 2009

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A reproduction of "Confronting the Sea" of 2009, an image which attempts to represent the daunting ordeal of facing the sea of the great unknown which confronts all of us.

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Friday, January 14, 2011

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Lazy Afternoon, Troy Caperton, 2008

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This is a reproduction of Lazy Afternoon of 2008.  This is a study in light and glare, body angles and perspectives.  It's also an image of a lovely young man lazily dozing in the afternoon sun, safe from peering eyes outside.

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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Tattoo on Back, Caperton, 2008

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This is a reproduction of "Tatoo on Back" of 2008.  This is a study of the ancient art that has been applied to the body from time immemorial.  Its resurgence in the Western World in the late twentieth and early twenty-first century has been a delight for many.

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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Peeper, Anonymous, 2008

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This is a reproduction of "Peeper" of 2008.  What scene has our young Peeping Tom espied? We'll never know from this image.

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Monday, January 10, 2011

What's Next?, Caperton, 2007

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A reproduction by Troy Caperton of “What Next” of 2007. The young man surprisingly sits up on the side of the bed turning and querying by his look, "what next?"  Inspired by an incident in the artist’s life.

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Sunday, January 9, 2011

Inner Torture, Caperton, 2008

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This is a reproduction of "Inner Torture", 2008 by Troy Caperton.  This image of a young man in agony is meant to be a portrayal of a person tortured by some turmoil within himself.

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Saturday, January 8, 2011

Lonely Road, Caperton, 2009

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A reproduction of "Lonely Road" of 2009. A depiction of a man's journey down the road of life coming from the mysts of pre-existence into unknowable future.

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Friday, January 7, 2011

Modern Athlete, Caperton, 2009

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A reproduction of "Modern Athlete" of 2009. This is an attempt to recapture the grace and form of the athletic male body as depicted by Myron in his famous Diskobolos, the Discus Thrower.

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Thursday, January 6, 2011

Bearded Man Asleep, Caperton, 2009

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A reproduction of "Bearded Man Asleep" of 2009. This is a study of musculature, particularly of the rib-cage and chest. Male beauty should be studied and glorified, in my humble opinion.

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Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

By the River, Caperton, 2009

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A reproduction of "By the River" of 2009. This image is based on stylized memories of family reunions in which the men-folks would go down by the river to swim and just lay around and visit.

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Monday, January 3, 2011

Intent, Caperton, 2009

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A reproduction of "Intent" of 2009. This is an attempt to portray symbolically the tension between intent and action. The figure’s visible fingers shows that he is making preparations for rising from his seated position; his torso is also leaning forward showing an urge to get up. Yet his feet are still relaxed, the left at a relaxed angle, not prepared for the action that the rest of his body anticipates.

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Sunday, January 2, 2011

Total Cub, Caperton, 2009

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A reproduction of "Total Cub" of 2009. This is a shameless pin-up of a very handsome and very hairy young man.  He shows off his virility in a understated way and hints at his ability to smile at himself.

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Saturday, January 1, 2011

Biker Boy by Troy Caperton

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A reproduction of Troy Capertons work, "Biker Boy". A study in hostile nudity. The subject is taken from imagination and the use of a darker palette is meant to help convey a feeling of disdain.

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