Don Best and Amy Pollien: Peaceful Kingdom
August 16-September 12, 2021
Reception Saturday, August 28, 4-6 pm
Don Best is a Maine artist who received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting, with a minor in sculpture from Maine College of Art. Since graduating, Don has continued studying and working with a variety of mediums. This has allowed him to develop his own unique style as a sculptor. His work is focused on reliefs, an art form that has been around for 6,000 years. This approach allows him to integrate painting, drawing, and sculpture. He takes advantage of combining these skills, creating visual narratives that are told through his passion for animal. Each piece is unique and brings life to wood. (see below) Don’s passion for animals, especially cats and dogs, depicting their love for their human family, is a continuing theme and inspiration for his sculpture.
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Allegory: the representation of abstract ideas or principles by characters, figures or events in narrative, dramatic, or pictorial form. One of the powerful aspects of relief is its relationship to narrative. Combining the best of painting, drawing and sculpture, the artist can choose, compose, and balance these elements. ~Eugene Daub, Sculpture Review, Spring 2016 
"Now this is what I call living the high life!" 6' x 24" (indoor/outdoor sculpture) $5,500
"Geez! Give this guy some breath mints!!" 12.5" x 23" x 2" sold
"I think Frank's afraid of heights!" 37" x 12" x 7"
Meet Frank! sold
"What's with the glasses? Looks a little sketchy to me!" 16" x 27" x 4" sold
"No, take another. I think one of us blinked." 10" x 12" x 4" sold
"Reality called so I hung up..." 11" x 3" x 7" $400
"Party house!" 31" x 6" x 2" sold
"I hope paying for extra leg room includes free movies and wi-fi." 6" x 24" x 2" sold
"If we're going to live together, we need to have a pecking order." 10" x 12" x 4" sold
"Heading to Jonesport" 10" x 29" x 2" sold
"Subdividing definitely has its advantages!" 24" x 6" x 2" sold
"Five dogs, a Nessie imposter, and a cat...go figure?! 17" x 31" x 3" sold
"Ah, yes! Lots of neighbors AND the Penthouse Perch! 28" x 8" x 3.5" sold
"Someone's a grumpy old bear, and it isn't me!" 11" x 6" $450
"Just as I thought! Cheap tickets but no captain!" 13" x 20" x 2" sold
"Get your ducks in a row!" 30" x 26" x 4" sold
"I knew we forgot something! Surly you two know how to dog paddle!!" 6" x 20.5" x 2" sold
"Is this the best you could do for a rental?" 16" x 21" x 2" sold
"Sometimes I just need a break from all the 'caw-caw-caw' !"
46" x 16" x 2" sold
"Henry! Cut those nails!!" 13" x 13" x 1.5" sold
"They heard I bought a place with an ocean view" 39" x 12" x 7" sold
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"Very funny! You were supposed to charter an ark!" 14" x 30" x 2" sold
"Is this a Viking Cruise? 40" x 26" x 6"
"You jump down first!" 13" x 13" x 2" sold
"Keep your eyes peeled for mice..." 11" x 10" x 4" sold
"The Ferry to Beaks Island" 10" x 22" x 4" sold
"Geez! Enough with the drooling!!!"
8" x 4" x 2" $400 sold
"I'm not so sure about the foundation..." 21" x 5" x 2" sold
"Nope! No water in sight. I think we're seriously dry docked!" 17" x 17" x 1.5" $800
"Oh, Ralph, I love the balcony...it's like Romeo and Juliette!" 42" x 8" x 3.5" sold
"Friends come in all shapes and sizes!"
11" x 6" x 2.3" sold
"Not one of my better ideas..." 12" x 21" x 1.5" sold
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"TWINS!" 25" x 7.5" x 2.5" sold
"I have a feeling sitting in the back wasn't a good idea..." 14" x 17" x 3" sold
Harold, Hank, Henry, Harvey, and Homer sold