FOUR SQAURE PAINTING PLACEMENTS – 18,432 Possibilities
BILL HAM\’s acrylic paintings on canvas follow in the lineage of ‘Abstract Expressionism,’ with a nod to Jackson Pollock. And, while referencing this post World War II art movement, Bill has gone farther in development of techniques, defining his paintings as ‘Gestural Abstraction.’ Importantly, the artist applies painterly gestures while the canvas is positioned on a low flat surface or flooring. Mr. Ham works from all sides as he develops the imagery from his overhead viewpoint and position. As a result, the client can choose and change the viewpoint of their purchased artwork. Top, bottom, left, or right are no longer applicable to the position and installation of his art. The options for placement of his paintings are myriad; as an example, please refer to his “Four Square Paintings” shown below.
1) For 4 square shaped paintings there are 3 different symmetrical rectangle layouts.
2) For each of the layouts there are 6144 possible combinations.
The calculations for each layout are the same.
There are 4 possible paintings for the first position.
It can be placed in 4 directions.
There are 3 possible paintings for the second position.
It can be placed in 4 directions.
There are 2 possible paintings for the third position.
It can be placed in 4 directions.
There is 1 possible painting for the last position.
It can be placed in 4 directions.
The calculation is to multiply all possible combinations.
4 X 4 X 3 X 4 X 2 X 4 X 1 X 4 = 6,144
3) The total number of possible paintings for 4 rectangle paintings is: 18,432.
The calculation is the number of layouts multiplied by the number of possible combinations per layout.
4 X 6,144 = 18,432
Concept by Bill Ham, Calculation by Gary Gilley
420 Gathering of the Tribe Shelter-In-Place
The show was cancelled due to Covid-19
Light Painting by Bill Ham, poster art by emi
2020 Special Exhibit: Lights, Color, Fashion: Psychedelic Posters and Patterns of 1960s San Francisco at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
This exhibit showcases a phenomenal ensemble of San Francisco rock posters and fashion from the kaleidoscopic years of 1964 to 1972 gathered by collector Gary Westford. Highlights of the exhibit include rock posters by all of the “Big Five” poster artists: Victor Moscoso, Rick Griffin, Wes Wilson, Stanley Mouse and Alton Kelley. Additional works by a variety of other artists round out the collection and add unique styles and perspectives not often seen. Designer and street fashion illustrate the sense of self-expression of the West Coast scene. Westford, a resident of Bay Area during this time period, has never lost his passion for those special years and the art that emerged from the dance halls and boutiques of the West Coast. He has spent the last five decades building his outstanding collection and is thrilled to bring it to the East Coast this spring.
A light show by renowned San Francisco light artist Bill Ham will immerse the senses.