In the 2008 series Knowledge Comes from Gas Release (Iguapop, Barcelona), Baseman challenged himself to experiment with abstraction and portraiture, moving beyond his usual representation of characters and narratives in environments. The series emphasized his distinct use of color and motifs like his “Manifestation of Desire” (M.O.D.) bubbles that become characters themselves.
Release of ChouChou – Acrylic on canvas, 2008, 16” x 12”
Release of Gertrude I – Acrylic on canvas, 2008, 16” x 12”
Release of Gertrude III – Acrylic on canvas, 2008, 16” x 12”
Release of Gertrude V – Acrylic on canvas, 2008, 16” x 12”
Release of Gertrude VI – Acrylic on canvas, 2008, 16” x 12”
Release of Happiness – Acrylic on canvas, 2008, 16” x 12”
Release of Innocence – Acrylic on canvas, 2008, 16” x 12”
Release of Marilyn – Acrylic on canvas, 2008, 16” x 12”
Release of my Heart – Acrylic on canvas, 2008, 16” x 12”
Beatrice – Ephemera, 2008, 10” x 8”
Release of Anger – Acrylic on canvas, 2008, 24” x 18”
Death’s Release – Acrylic on canvas, 2008, 24” x18”
