PE Pinkman Retrospective
Forty years: 1983 to 2023

Contemporary art today is heavily influenced by trends, often resulting in a limited number of artists receiving recognition over extended periods. This narrow focus on the present creates a significant challenge for artists seeking to establish a lasting legacy. Moreover, it leaves behind vast amounts of artwork that remains unseen by the public. As the art world changes rapidly, artists are under pressure to continuously produce work that meets the latest criteria for relevance. Consequently, an artist’s value is often judged based on their most recent output rather than the overall impact of their career. It is essential to recognize an artist’s entire body of work to understand their contribution fully.

In this retrospective, Mr. Pinkman presents a comprehensive overview of his artistic accomplishments over the past four decades. As an artist, the works created throughout a lifetime define not only the individual but also the times in which they lived and worked. When placed in the context of history, an artist’s creations take on new meaning and significance. This retrospective provides a subjective perspective on his artistic output, capturing his journey through time and place, and the many changes and experiences that have influenced his work. The presentation follows a rough chronological order to convey the evolution of his style, techniques, and themes.

Retrospectives offer a unique opportunity to gain insight into an artist’s creative process and contextualize their contribution to the artistic canon. It is crucial to recognize and appreciate an artist’s dedication and talent throughout their career. While the contemporary art world may focus on the latest trends, it is important to remember that an artist’s legacy is defined by their entire body of work. By celebrating an artist’s accomplishments and ensuring their legacy continues to inspire future generations of artists, we can pay tribute to their significant contribution to the world of art.

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Early florals
1982-1988

All works below are oil on canvas or paper unless otherwise noted.

Trumpet vine

Trumpet vine

1984 Oil on canvas 68"h x 42"w Private Collection.#PXOP1984EAW04 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Daylilies

Daylilies

1982 Oil on canvas 50"h x 38"w Private Collection.#PXOP1984EAW03 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Umbrella Magnolia

Umbrella Magnolia

1983 Oil on canvas 68"h x 48"w Private Collection.#PXOP1984EAW02 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Waterlilies

Waterlilies

1984 Oil on canvas 48"h x 78"w Private Collection.#PXOP1984EAW01 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Squash flower

Squash flower

1982 Oil on paper 42"h x 30"w Private Collection.#PXOP1984EAW06 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

White hollyhocks

White hollyhocks

1984 Oil on paper 42"h x 30"w Private Collection.#PXOP1984EAW07 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Waterlily

Waterlily

1988 Oil on canvas 24"h x 24"w #PXOP1984EAW08 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Poppies

Poppies

1986 Oil on canvas 42"h x 40"w Private Collection.#PXOP1984EAW05 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Auto da Fe
1984-1985

La Jornada del Dia

La Jornada del Dia

1985 Oil on three canvases 72" x 54"  #PXOP1985ADF02 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Altarpiece

Altarpiece

1985 Oil on three canvases 60" x 50"  #PXOP1984ADF01 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

The Literate Man

The Literate Man

1985 Oil on three canvases 36" x 67"  #PXOP1984ADF03 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Day for Night

Day for Night

1985 Oil on paper mounted on canvas size unknown #PXOP1985ADF06 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

HIV
1985-1988

Irish Presence

Irish Presence

1985 Oil on canvas 48" x 96" #PXOP1985OBJ07 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Red-Green Shift

Red-Green Shift

1986 Oil on canvas 36" x 48" (approx) Private collection.#PXOP1986OBJ01 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Pink, Blue and Green

Pink, Blue and Green

1986 Oil on canvas 24" x 36" (approx) Private collection.#PXOP1986OBJ02 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Pulling Away

Pulling Away

1986 Tempera, charcoal and graphite on paper 48" x 48" #PXOP1986OBJ08 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Yellow Object

Yellow Object

1985 Oil on canvas 60" x 48" (approx) #PXOP1985OBJ04 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Landscape reconsidered
1989-1991

Phlegmatic

Phlegmatic

1990 oil/graphite on paper 40" x 26" Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Reflection

Reflection

1990 oil on canvas 48" x 16" #PXOP1991EXPLS05 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Dusk

Dusk

1991 oil on canvas 48" x 16" Private collection.#PXOP1991EXPLS04 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Dog Walks

Dog Walks

1990 oil on canvas 22" x 70" #PXOP1991EXPLS06 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Blue Light

Blue Light

1989 oil on canvas 60" x 20" #PXOP1991EXPLS09 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Cedar Brook Pond

Cedar Brook Pond

1990 oil on canvas 48" x 96" #PXOP1991EXPLS** Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Landscape Narrative 1991-1993

Autumn Decay

Autumn Decay

1991 oil on canvas 72" x 48" Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Confined

Confined

1992 oil on canvas 56" x 40" Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Assemblage Narrative
1993-1996

Work in this group include assemblage, wood and other media

The Center

The Center

1995 Mixed media on canvas (2 panels) 90" x 74" #PXOP1995NAR26 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Carnal Landscape

Carnal Landscape

1993 Mixed media on canvas 84" x 52" #PXOP1993NAR19 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

View to My Soul

View to My Soul

1994 Mixed media on canvas 42" x 28" #PXOP1994NAR18 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Hope, No Hope

Hope, No Hope

1993 Mixed media on canvas 48" x 34" #PXOP1993NAR16 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Sentiment

Sentiment

1995 Oil/assemblage on wood and canvas (2 parts) 48" x 72" Collection of the artist.#PXOP1995NAR17 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

The Big Secret

The Big Secret

1996 Oil on canvas (2 panels) 102" x 72" Collection of the artist.#PXOP1995NAR26 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Implied Narrative 1996-1997

Rosebud

Rosebud

1996 Oil on canvas 66" x 46" #PXOP1993NAR25 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Ghosting

Ghosting

1997-2022 Oil on canvas 48" x 30" #PXOP1993NAR23 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Layered Abstraction 1998-1999

Works in this group include both digital images and oil on canvas

Yellow Green

Yellow Green

1998 Digital image #PXOP1999ABS07D Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Orange in Blue Square

Orange in Blue Square

1998 Digital image created in MS Paint #PXOP1998ABS01D Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman1998 Oil on raw canvas #PXOP1998ABS01 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Orange Square

Orange Square

1999 Digital image #PXOP1999ABS05D Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Intervention

Intervention

1998 Digital image created in MS Paint #PXOP1998ABS03D Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman1998 Oil on raw canvas #PXOP1998ABS03 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Red What

Red What

1998 Digital image #PXOP1999ABS06D Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Wave

Wave

1999 Fluorescent light, gesso and oil on canvas #PXOP1999ABS04 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Layered Landscape
2004-2005

These images are digitally produced photographs

CBP.01

CBP.01

2004 Digital image #PXOP2004LPH01D Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

CBP.03

CBP.03

2004 Digital image Private collection.#PXOP2004LPH03D Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

CB.06

CB.06

2004 Digital image #PXOP2004LPH06D Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

CPB.04

CPB.04

2004 Digital image #PXOP2004LPH04aD Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

GC, 10:40 PM

GC, 10:40 PM

2007 Digital image #PXOP2007LPH07D Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

GC. 10:56 PM

GC. 10:56 PM

2007 Digital image #PXOP2007LPH08D Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

GC. 9:50 PM

GC. 9:50 PM

2007 Digital image #PXOP2005LPH09D Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

GC.10:41pm

GC.10:41pm

2005 Digital image #PXOP2005LPH08D Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Truth-Lies
2008-2009

Mixed media including oil on canvas, digitial photographs, and pastel

Thursday 05-08-08 7:59am

Thursday 05-08-08 7:59am

2008 Hand-manipulated digital image Variable Private collection.#PXOP2009TRU02 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Human Nature
2012-2015

Some images in this group are digitally produced photographs and others are oil on canvas

Subterfuge

Subterfuge

2015 Oil on panel 24" x 18" Private collection.#PXOP2013HN01 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Hidden Agenda

Hidden Agenda

2015 Oil on canvas 24" x 18" #PXOP2013HN02 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

The Watcher

The Watcher

2015 Oil on canvas 24" x 18" #PXOP2013HN03 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Trees

Trees

2014 Digital image #PXOP2013HN08 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Untitled (David R)

Untitled (David R)

2014 Digital image Private collection.#PXOP2013HN08 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Wound

Wound

2014 Digital image #PXOP2013HN07 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

John R3

John R3

2013 Digital image #PXOP2013HN05 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Love/Loss
2016-2019

Lament

Lament

2016 Oil on two panel 48" x 48" #PXOP2016LL01 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Canto V

Canto V

2016 Oilstick on paper 40" x 30" #PXOP2016LL03 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Narcissus, Echo, Foxtrot

Narcissus, Echo, Foxtrot

2017 Oil, charcoal, spice powder on canvas 72" x 48" (approx) #PXOP2016LL04 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Sacre Coeur

Sacre Coeur

2017 Oil, charcoal, pencil on canvas 42" x 42" (approx) #PXOP2016LL04 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Golgotha

Golgotha

2017 Oil, pencil, charcoal on canvas 40.5" x 45" (approx) #PXOP2016LL05 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Flower for Idlib

Flower for Idlib

2018 Oil, pencil, marker on canvas 48" x 96" #PXOP2016LL07 Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Push, Pull
2021-2022

Memento Mori

Memento Mori

2022 Oil and acrylic on canvas 60" x 48" Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

I Rise

I Rise

2022 oil on canvas 48" x 36" Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Hydrangea

Hydrangea

2022 oil on canvas 18" x 24" Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Geranium

Geranium

2022 oil on canvas 24" x 18" Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Still Life

Still Life

2022 oil/acrylic on canvas 52" x 40"Private collection. Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Sapere Aude

Sapere Aude

2022 oil/acrylic on canvas 58" x 46" Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman

Home Sweet

Home Sweet

2022 oil/acrylic on canvas 56" x 40" Copyright ©2023, PE Pinkman