The Fields in Which I Labor • New Works by Patrick Lincoln

May 3, 2008 - June 12, 2008


Jerome Madonna • Digital self portrait

Digital artist and long time Jerome resident Patrick Lincoln explains what it means to be a digital artist, “Yes, it’s true! I use only my digits to make my art! No one else’s digits are allowed.” One never knows whether to take this clever quipster seriously. Lincoln continues, “Okay, maybe I use my eyes a little, and maybe my mind, and it’s true—some heart and soul slips in there, and of course there are the blood, sweat and tears. But other than that it’s all digital.”He begins by taking a 35mm or digital photograph, often times utilizing images of Jerome, big sky western scenes, or willing and warm-blooded models. “I then input the image into my computer where I get to play ‘Look Ma! I’m a neo-impressionist, post Dada-ist, surrealist exhibitionist!’”, he jokes.

Lincoln is a well known local and tourist attraction, gregarious and engaging with visitors to town, and easy to spot from a long way’s off due to flowing and wild mane. He’s been a member of the Jerome Artists Cooperative Gallery for the past 10 years, and past featured artist shows have always been wonderful and eccentric. Last show featured a special guest-- a giant doll named “Dolly”. She and Patrick wore matching dresses and ribbons in their hair, and both shared a cigar.

Lincoln is an interesting character and has led an interesting life –his story includes past incarnations as a registered nurse, and bronco buster, not to mention a great background in spoken word and poetry slams. His artwork captures a quality of light and color not often evident with the naked eye, taking scenes and ideas we may be familiar with and enhancing them in incredible ways. His work is available in many sizes, ranging from grand scale to small, with prints and cards. “I am a gypsy grasshopper growing old, living from hand to mouth and month to month,” says Lincoln, “I am 58 years old with no wife, no pets, no MBA, no 401K, no health plan, no life insurance, no dental….but….I got a head full of hair, an eye full of art, a pocket full of poetry and damn few regrets!”

A Boy and his Doll • Strange New Works by Patrick Lincoln

January 7th 2006- February 15th 2006

Digital media artist, poet and man about town, Patrick Lincoln, did not disappoint at the opening for his latest show, "A Boy and His Doll".

The often strange, but always unusual Lincoln, arrived for the opening gala in a lovely saffron gown, complete with lace, stogie and his little dolly dressed to match.

In spite of this, the opening was well attended and the general reaction to Lincoln's new digital media pieces was strongly positive.

Entertainment for the evening was provided by Jerome's own Kim Talbot who played guitar, and by Patrick Lincoln himself who regaled the crowd with a selection of poetry, some written by himself, and some by others. He liked his own poems the best.

All in all, the evening went off without a hitch, and all breathed a deep sigh of relief when Lincoln changed out of the dress and back into his normal starving-artist/burnt-out-hippie attire.