The stated objective of this research grant will be to explore new avenues of contemporary painting as well as research historical works of the early avante garde. In Modernism, definitions held schools of painting together. The definitions were exclusive.
Modernism is involved in how an object is made, how it is perceived, and what defines art.
It focuses on the formal properties of art. In contrast, formalist issues in Post-Modern art take a secondary role to other concerns, such as why an art object is made, how it is experienced, and what the object means beyond its formal composition. Post-Modernism focuses on the relationship between representation and content. These are issues that David has already begun to explore in his previous work. This grant will provide financial support for materials such as new paint mediums so David can continue his creative inquiry into Post-Moderism.