Description: This is an evocative and enigmatic Vintage Old Modern African Cubist Figural Abstract Lithograph on Paper, be renowned Southern California Contemporary artist, Tim Townsley (1944 - 2018.) This piece depicts the stoic and expressionist portraits of two traditional African tribal figures, a man and a woman. They are rendered in a Cubistic and Expressionist style, and display both pride and mystery, leaving their thoughts and purpose to be a substantial mystery to the viewer's gaze. This artwork is numbered: "106/175" in the lower left corner, titled: African Family at the center edge, and signed: "Tim Townsley" in the lower right corner. Approximately 32 1/4 x 38 1/2 inches (including frame.) Actual visible artwork is approximately 23 1/2 x 29 1/4 inches. Good condition for age, with mild - moderate scuffing and edge wear to the frame. This piece comes with two original certificates of authenticity, circa 1973, from Repertory Studios, Inc. in Los Angeles, California. Priced to Sell. This is the earliest original artwork by Townsley to ever be publicly offered for sale. If you like what you see, I encourage you to make an Offer. Please check out my other listings for more wonderful and unique artworks! About the Artist: Exhibition: May 2 – June 25, 2017The Riverside Art Museum is proud to continue an ongoing series of mini-exhibition features highlighting artist-members who have received awards in previous Members’ Exhibitions. Tim Townsley was an honorable mention winner back in 2016.Artist Bio:Tim Townsley began his career in Los Angeles where he was born and raised. He received his BA in Art from Cal State L.A. and holds a Masters of Fine Art from Otis Art Institute. Townsley taught mural painting through the UCLA Extension program and for eight years taught figure drawing, color theory, and painting at Cal Arts (California Institute of the Arts).Townsley gained extensive experience in the entertainment industry, painting both matte paintings and backings for motion pictures. He also painted murals in prominent theme parks and for McClaren’s Home for Children, for which he received a commendation from the L.A. County Supervisors. More mural commissions followed in venues such as Las Vegas and the Queen Mary in Long Beach. He has continued to paint murals for retail stores and has been commissioned by UC Riverside for its C-Cert building and by UCLA for its Friends of Jazz program.In addition to many one-man exhibits, Townsley has also participated in numerous juried group shows in galleries, museums, and universities. He is currently represented by Coda Gallery in Palm Desert. Townsley has received several awards and most recently received both the Free Spirit Award and the Preston Ormsby Award for Painting from the Artists Council of the Palm Springs Art Museum. He has also been featured in various magazines and publications. Tim Townsley1944 – 2018Tim Townsley began his career in Los Angeles where he was born and raised. He received his BA in Art from Cal State L.A. and held a Masters of Fine Art from Otis Art Institute. Townsley taught mural painting through the UCLA Extension program and for eight years taught figure drawing, color theory, and painting at Cal Arts (California Institute of the Arts).Townsley gained extensive experience in the entertainment industry painting both matte paintings and backings for motion pictures. He also painted murals in prominent theme parks and for McClaren’s Home for Children for which he received a commendation from the L. A. County Supervisors. More mural commissions followed in venues such as Las Vegas and the Queen Mary in Long Beach. He has continued to paint murals for retail stores and has been commissioned by UC Riverside for its C-Cert Bldg. and by UCLA for its Friends of Jazz program.Townsley lives and works at his home/studio in the Cove area of Cathedral City. He has exhibited at major art venues throughout California and had been represented by the JNA Gallery (Bergamot Station, Santa Monica) and the Stephen Archdeacon Gallery (Palm Springs) until both closed in early 2014. He currently is represented by Coda Gallery in Palm Desert.In 2013, he was awarded the Free Spirit Prize by the Artists’ Council (Palm Springs Art Museum); ArtLA featured his work on its magazine cover, after which he was chosen as one of the 100 Best Artists in California; and he exhibited on an electronic billboard on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood.In 2014, his work was exhibited in the Cathedral City City Hall; he had 2 pieces in the ‘Let’s Face It’ exhibit at UCR Palm Desert; and once again, a piece was chosen for the Los Angeles Art Association ‘Out There’ group show and they also selected a piece for its “Open Show.”In 2015, he had an exhibit entitled: “Philosophical Investigations” at UCR Palm Desert, and his “Circles” exhibit was shown at the 29 Palms Art Gallery. He had pieces in two Artists’ Council exhibits: Archangel Gallery and the Palm Springs Art Museum, for which he was awarded the Preston Ormsbly Award for Painting. Townsley also returned to the UCR Palm Desert campus with his solo “Jazz Standards” exhibit.In 2016, Pepperdine University exhibited “Philosophical Investigations;” he was the featured artist in the Cathedral City Artists Home Tour; had an opening at Coda Gallery in Palm Desert; was commissioned to create a piece to honor Barbara & Jerry Keller’s support of opera by OperaArts; exhibited in ‘Alimento’ at the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles; exhibited in ‘Animal Magnetism’ at UCR, PD; was awarded the Community Award for Excellence by the Artists Council (P.S. Art Museum.In 2017, will participate in the Cathedral City Artists Home Tour; has been commissioned to paint two fallen soldiers by the City of Riverside, to hang in the Council Chambers; will exhibit at the Riverside Art Museum. Tim Townsley received his Masters of Fine Art from Otis Art Institute and taught at California Institute of the Arts (Cal Arts). He also worked as an artist in the entertainment industry (motion pictures, TV, theme parks, hotels) for many years. His Murals and paintings have been commissioned by the Walt Disney Company, Friends of Jazz at UCLA, UC Riverside, Queen Mary, Museum of Science & Industry, Wester Bagel, and McLaren Hall in El Monte, among others. His work has been viewed in juried shows, on billboards, in publications, and many pieces have been purchased by distinguished collectors. Townsley has shown in various galleries and venues. He has been represented by: Coda GalleryPalm Desert, CA JNA GalleryBergamot Station, Santa Monica Stephen Archdeacon GalleryPalm Springs, CA Art, Philosophy & Tim Townsley By Angela Valente RomeoWhat can you say about someone who finds philosophy relevant; was on faculty with Baldessari; has Hockney say his work was “a damn good painting” and has shared garage space with three Hockney original works? Tim Townsley is one interesting person.“I taught figure drawing, color theory and painting at Cal Arts. John Baldessari recommended me because of my figure work and how I capture the human form. David Hockney was a friend of my landlord, Jack Larson and his Hockneys shared garage space with my works. Hockney saw my James Joyce portrait at Jack’s home and thought it was good. And yes, that was a compliment I appreciated. To be acknowledged by an artist I respect, is greatly welcomed.”Formerly a Los Angeles resident, Tim recently became a full-time Cathedral City Cove homeowner and artist. Tim Townsley sets about creating work that interests him at any given moment. He received his BA in art from Cal State L.A. and received a Masters of Fine Art from Otis Art Institute. ”My education included classical arts training but I also studied philosophy. Had I taken a different turn in the road, I may be writing and not painting.”Philosophy may be at the heart of Tim’s work. “Art represents images, among other things. It’s what you do with the image that makes the work interesting. I have a deep respect for illustrators – they can draw and are able to interpret a concept. I worked for many years as a commercial artist and matte painter. In that arena, commissions and jobs were often chosen by reputation and how one stands out in a crowd. Style was not the issue, the ability to interpret another’s vision and make it your own, was the key. Artists who work in this area adapt to the situation. My work now as a solo artist, without having to please people in the commercial field, is only restricted by my own decisions.”“I love reading both fiction and non-fiction, however my favorite area is the writings of philosophers. Philosophy requires one to embark on a pursuit of wisdom. Art is so many things and draws on these concepts. One form of art is moving paint on a canvas. For art to be interesting it requires more than the mechanics; it requires thought mixed with skill,” noted Tim.“Sometimes art is a forced aesthetic. My work as a matte artist and commercial artist was created to fill a specific need. Sometimes an artist may need to create work that has a commercial aspect. For example, a gallery may want a specific style or a certain output from an artist. For me, in my studio, at this time, I want to create work that interests me and hopefully a collector.”“Richter, de Kooning, Motherwell and Diebenkorn are artists I find interesting, as well as the British Moderns – particularly Bacon and Freud. There is incredible energy on the canvases that these artists create; it is this work that I find appealing. My work takes note of planned designs and lucky accidents; there is no black and white — there are a myriad of shades of gray. Like Wittgenstein, I don’t take myself too seriously.” It is certain that Tim takes his work seriously.Tim has developed a way of seeing the extraordinary in the most unexpected places. His Red Elephant II brings a new dimension to an inflatable toy. His portraits of Jazz Artists, Jazz Standards, are at UC Riverside Palm Desert Campus through December 18. “Jazz artists, like modern day philosophers, do not always get the social media and press they warrant. In my work they get the recognition I feel they deserve.”This entry in the 2015 Palm Springs Art Museum Artist Council Exhibition is entitled Artist’s Studio Chair. “This Wassily chair is in my studio. One day, as I sat on a very comfortable chair, I saw this studio chair in a different light. I have painted this chair many times, but this time, the simple, elegant design and the actual colors of my studio, created a new way of looking at this functional object.” This painting, like so much of Tim’s work, finds beauty in the ordinary. Timothy Townsley ObituaryTimothy N. Townsley Cathedral City - 03/03/1944 - 10/15/2018 Tim Townsley passed away suddenly at his home in Cathedral City, CA. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Susan, son Brian, daughter-in-law Ilana, and grandson Tristan, as well as sisters Jonny French (Larry) and Dona Amos (Richard). Predeceased by sister Loretta Masters. Tim was a celebrated and respected painter in the art communities of both Los Angeles and the Coachella Valley. His career spanned more than 50 years and included scenic and matte work for the entertainment industry, many commercial and commissioned pieces, and numerous gallery exhibits, including annual shows at the JNA Gallery in Bergamot Station (Santa Monica), was a featured artist at the Stephen Archdeacon Gallery (Palm Springs) and Coda Gallery (Palm Desert). He was also recognized by the Artists Council of the Palm Springs Art Museum several times and in 2016 was the subject of the feature article in DESERT Magazine. A native Angeleno, he was a graduate of Cal State Los Angeles and Otis Art Institute where he received a Master's Degree in Fine Art. He was an avid Dodgers and Rams fan and he loved big dogs. Tim will be missed.
Price: 1350 USD
Location: Orange, California
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Tim Townsley
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Signed By: Tim Townsley
Image Orientation: Portrait
Size: Large
Signed: Yes
Period: Contemporary (1970 - 2020)
Title: "African Family"
Material: Paper
Region of Origin: California, USA
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Framing: Framed
Subject: Africa, Busts, Family, Famous Paintings/Painters, Figures, Ladies, Masks, Men, Silhouettes, States & Counties, Statue, Still Life, Women
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1973
Item Height: 38 1/2 in
Style: Abstract, Contemporary Art, Cubism, Expressionism, Figurative Art, Modernism, Portraiture
Theme: Art, Community Life, Continents & Countries, Cultures & Ethnicities, Domestic & Family Life, Exhibitions, History, People, Portrait, Social History
Features: 1st Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered
Production Technique: Lithography
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Width: 32 1/4 in
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 1970-1979
