TTAN — Benjamin Ewing

There Then As Now A.K.A. (LABOR OF LOVE) April 7th, 2023

Benjamin Ewing Oil Painting of 25 abstract symbols in black and white charcoal artwork art

Varo, 2022 - Oil and Charcoal on Canvas 60 x 60 x 1.5” (91.4 x 91.4 x 3.8cm)

Veil, 2023 Autoclaved Aerated Concrete 12 x 23.5 x 7.5 (30.4 x 59.6 x 19cm)

left side view of Veil sculpture by Benjamin Ewing made out of stone concrete hand carved and sculpted

front angled view of Veil sculpture by Benjamin Ewing made out of stone concrete hand carved and sculpted

right angled view of Veil sculpture by Benjamin Ewing made out of stone concrete hand carved and sculpted

Oil painting of two lilies painted in pastel tones against a dark stormy horizon painting by artist Benjamin Ewing

Klei, 2022 Oil on Canvas 18 x 12 x 1.5” (45.7 x 30.4 x 3.8cm)

minimal black and white painting of a silhouette of two figures in a gallery acrylic painting by Benjamin Ewing

minimal black and white painting of a silhouette of two figures acrylic painting by Benjamin Ewing

Held, 2018 Acrylic on Canvas 24 x 48 x 1.5 (60.9 x 121.9 x 3.8cm)

large minimal painting in a gallery of black lines interweaving on an off white background with harmonious negative space painting by artist Benjamin Ewing

Mira, 2023 Acrylic on Canvas 72 x 60 x 1.5” (182.8 x 152.4 x 3.8cm)

Stone sculpture of two heads kissing one balancing on top of the other with their faces and lips pressed into each other carved out of a single block of stone brutalist abstract features of eyes closed while kissing sculpted by the artist Benjamin Ewing

Stone sculpture of two heads kissing one balancing on top of the other with their faces and lips pressed into each other carved out of a single block of stone brutalist abstract features of eyes closed while kissing sculpted by the artist Benjamin Ewing

The Kiss, 2023 Autoclaved Aerated Concret 11.75 x 21.5 x 7.75” (29.8 x 54.61 x 19.6 cm)

Rotating gif of a Stone sculpture of two heads kissing one balancing on top of the other with their faces and lips pressed into each other carved out of a single block of stone brutalist abstract features of eyes closed while kissing sculpted by the artist Benjamin Ewing

back right angle of a Stone sculpture of two heads kissing one balancing on top of the other with their faces and lips pressed into each other carved out of a single block of stone the bottom figures neck is bending backwards to bare the weight of the top figure their ears are reflecting in shape brutalist abstract features of eyes closed while kissing sculpted by the artist Benjamin Ewing

front perspective of Stone sculpture of two heads kissing one balancing on top of the other with their faces and lips pressed into each other carved out of a single block of stone brutalist abstract features of eyes closed while kissing sculpted by the artist Benjamin Ewing

side angle of a Stone sculpture of two heads kissing one balancing on top of the other with their faces and lips pressed into each other carved out of a single block of stone brutalist abstract features of eyes closed while kissing sitting on a white plinth against a black textured background sculpted by the artist Benjamin Ewing

acrylic painting of three abstract shapes stacked on top of each other with a black background the top shape looks like a wide vase with multiple handles the middle shape is an abstract flower with a hole cut out of the center pedal and two big leaves bending downward the bottom shape looks like a pelvic bone with two circles cut out on either side all of the shapes have a purple and blue metallic tone with shading and off white highlights bending throughout each form painting by artist Benjamin Ewing

Hieros, 2022 Acrylic & Charcoal on Canvas 30 x 20 x 1.5” (76.2 x 50.8 x 3.8cm)

rotating gif of sculpture of a woman's hips and thighs at an angle carved out of concrete and stone against a black textured background

sculpture of a woman's hips and thighs at an angle carved out of concrete and stone sitting on top of a white wooden plinth against a black textured background

Ilia, 2023 Autoclaved Aerated Concrete 12 x 23.5 x 7.5 (30.4 x 59.6 x 19cm)

left angled view of sculpture of a woman's hips and thighs at an angle carved out of concrete and stone sitting on top of a white wooden plinth against a black textured background details include a dimple along the right hip carved into the side in a crescent shape

side angle view of sculpture of a woman's hips and thighs at an angle carved out of concrete and stone sitting on top of a white wooden plinth against a black textured background details include a dimple along the right hip carved into the side in a crescent shape

acrylic abstract painting that looks like a cross section of bone marrow with a metallic needle piercing through the center and a hole on the left side of the abstract shape against a black background painted by artist Benjamin Ewing

Ransom, 2022 Acrylic on Canvas 48 x 24 x 1.5” (121.9 x 60.9 x 3.8cm)

Oil painting of two figures hugging on their knees with their heads draped over each others shoulders the figure on the right has their eyes closed and their hand pressed against the back of the other the other figure has their face concealed in the shoulder of the other they are against a red background with even negative space around them painting by artist Benjamin Ewing

Haro, 2023 Oil on Canvas 44 x 27.5 x 1.5” (111.7 x 69.8 x 3.8cm)

minimal abstract painting of two oblong circles and or ovals painted in black with a rough brushstroke revealing partial texture of the canvas underneath the background is the natural canvas painting by Benjamin Ewing

DueDuo, 2022 Acrylic on Canvas 30x40x1.5” (76.2x101.6x3.8cm)

oil painting of a woman sitting down with her knees tucked against her chest and her arms holding herself in a ball her head is tucked in against her knee cap in contemplation she is holding a tulip and has her hair tied up in a bun painting by artist Benjamin Ewing

Caro, 2023 Oil on Canvas 40 x 30 x 1.5” (101.6 x 76.2 x 3.8cm)

close up detail arms crossed over each other hanging by the feet of a woman holding onto a flower that's resting on the floor oil painting of a woman sitting down with her knees tucked against her chest and her arms holding herself in a ball her head is tucked in against her knee cap in contemplation she is holding a tulip and has her hair tied up in a bun painting by artist Benjamin Ewing

large minimal painting in a gallery of black lines interweaving on an off white background with harmonious negative space dark grey concrete floors soft lighting and white gallery walls painting by artist Benjamin Ewing

Morna, 2023
Acrylic on Canvas
60 x 50 x 1.5”
(152.4 x 127 x 3.8cm)

Devo, 2023
Acrylic on Canvas
60 x 50 x 1.5”
(152.4 x 127 x 3.8cm)

oil painting of a person standing with their back turned outside wearing red trousers and a yellow tee shirt with their right hand extended outward it is dusk with a blue to black gradient sky the horizon has a mountain and two small buildings in the distance there are 13 abstract stars and one comet with a tail traveling across the upper right hand side of the painting the person is mid stride gazing up at the sky painting by artist Benjamin Ewing

Spell, 2022 Oil on Canvas 36 x 36 x 1.5” (91.4 x 91.4 x 3.8cm)

There Then As Now is a body of work generated over the span of eighteen months. These works stand alone as a labor of love. Reflecting an ongoing process of expression in seldom honesty. The untangling of the past and the love that stays as constant. To position oneself in observancy.