In 2008 Baseman opened his solo show, Knowledge Comes from Gas Release, at Iguapop Gallery in Barcelona, Spain. In this exhibition, Baseman challenged himself to understand the aesthetic nature of his subject matter, dealing with a sense of abstraction. He maintains the iconic nature of his work, removing the environment, the background, and the narrative while concentrating on the portraiture. The M.O.D. (Manifestations of Desire) bubbles become part of the figures themselves – becoming the hair, a hat, flowers – and Baseman lets the viewer interpret it all.
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”
