This is a highly democratic approach, allowing us a shared experience - we have all made choices from a takeaway menu, Shear seems to say, just as we all consistently interpret signs and shapes as part of our 'collective memory'. In a similar way, the artist is very present on the restaurant menu with his circled choices, yet hopes to eliminate himself from the more enigmatic circles, lines, and simple shapes on his fragments of canvas by using 'as general and inclusive a vocabulary as possible'. But those uneven edges, together with the raw brushstrokes, constantly remind us of the creator's presence. This notion of the marks and signs created speaking for themselves, but remaining obscure to allow the viewer to experience and attach meaning, is vital to Shear's work as he states, 'it's unimportant that I made it.' The legacy of Minimalism is present in this removal of intent, and in the creation of objects - rather than paintings - through the haphazard cutting of the canvas. The paintings begin to look like 'small signs' painting become an 'advertisement for itself'. As Shear states, 'a small canvas or bit of paper is an incredibly sensitive recording device', which can relate them to the 'spaces where our private lives play out.' They also 'make painting feel a little like writing', calling into question the nature of painting itself, as mark-making or symbolic gesture. The small scale of the works is integral to their suggestive and symbolic nature also allowing an intimacy with the viewer. I like an image that quickly enters into viewers' awareness, then migrates to the subconscious for more serious mind control.†'What is important is that the works contain a problem—maybe one with no solution but still rewarding to spend time with. These are paintings pared down to their bare essentials which hold, the artist hopes, a 'collective memory' for the viewer: It is when we start to explore the inference further and recognise the works' debt to Chinese painting and calligraphy that they take on a richer significance, posing questions for the viewer. Situating the viewer in Bloomington's Chinese takeaway belies the symbolic, abstract nature of Shear's works. This simplicity and playfulness is also apparent in the painted works presented by the artist, however it is a deceptive simplicity. Part of this homage to a 'pretty seedy looking Chinese take-out' is the limited-edition print which provides us with the menu the artist's preferences highlighted. It is way better than the local China Star or Panda express and a much better value.Peter Shear has named this show 'Dragon Express' after his favourite takeaway in Bloomington, Indiana. Grab this place for carry out or get it delivered.
A little decor on the walls but no major ambiance (hince the 4 stars).
Now it’s similar to a cafeteria with cheap tables and generic cafeteria chairs. I remember it differently back in the day fully decorated and exquisite. Now the location for eat in has a kind of downfall. I highly suggest the food here as it’s incredible. I subbed fried rice for the white which was an excellent choice.
#DRAGON EXPRESS BLOOMINGTON MENU FULL#
I grabbed the wonton soup to start which was full of delicious wontons. That means for about 10 bucks you get a giant amount of food. The basic meals (around 5 to 6 dollars)are filling and large but you can basicly super size of with a soup, egg roll, wonton and crab rangoon for an extra 4 dollars. I remember coming here 30 odd years ago and the food is just as good as I remembered it.
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