Gary Clark Jr. “I Got My Eyes on You” is a tribute to one of the most talented musicians working today, inspired by watching him perform live at Lollapalooza. Rendered in acrylic, wire, and resin on stained wood, the piece captures Clark’s swagger and the gritty, soulful sound that has made him a modern blues icon.
Real wire stands in for guitar strings, recessed beneath the surface and encased in a flat layer of resin for genuine texture. The wood is stained burnt orange, a nod to Clark’s Austin, Texas roots, and paired with an olive green suit. I focused the composition on Clark’s hands, the true instrument of a blues guitarist, while wood grain, drips, and polka dots surface through the paint to echo the raw, gritty sound of his music.
