Mill Valley, Calif. – Mill Valley, Calif. – June 7, 2006 – Jeff Neugebauer, a master painter based in Mill Valley, Marin County, has recently released a new painting entitled: “Man with a Bowl of Rice”. The man is old, the sun is setting and the ground is declining to represent an unstable world. He sits on the edge with the blackness of the unknown in front of him. The man appears malnourished and, in spite of his condition and the unpredictable state of the world, the look on his face is one of contentment. He has something to eat and is grateful for it. In conjunction with this modern concept, Neugebauer used renaissance techniques to bring this deeply philosophical painting to life. For more information visit www.jeffneugebauer.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“I am excited to finish this painting,” said Jeff Neugebauer. “I began this image after a discussion about Maslow's hierarchy of needs and how some people can be content with so little while others are empty, regardless of how much they have. The irony of how capitalism and materialism provide no greater happiness with quantity formed the basis of this painting. In a world caught up in having more than we need (to the point we may destroy our planet), this image is a peaceful reminder to be grateful for what we have and that gratefulness and contentment stems from the attitudes we posses, more than the things we posses".

 

About Jeff Neugebauer

Jeff Neugebauer debuted his first series of paintings in October 2005 at Phillips Gallery of Fine Art (www.phillipsgalleries.com) based at Santana Row, a premiere area in the heart of Silicon Valley.

 

Jeff Neugebauer has been drawing and painting since he was a child. He has continued this passion throughout his life. Utilizing the Florentine techniques of the Renaissance, Neugebauer has incorporated the knowledge of the great masters into his painting.  His work has gained traction among private collectors and museums including the permanent collection of the Arizona State University Art Museum and the Haarmann Reimer Corporate Museum in West Germany. 

 

Prior to painting full-time, Neugebauer was an electro-mechanical designer and an award winning musician. In 1990 he pioneered the multi-media technology innovation. He applied his creativity and artistic talents in conjunction with his knowledge and understanding of technology to produce computer-aided designs, animation, and interactive CD-ROMS, prior to the multi-media industry boom. As founder and CEO of SpiralWest, Neugebauer led the company to be one of the first in the multi-media industry to develop Web sites and build brand awareness for high profile companies such as Time Warner, Wells Fargo, Intel, Sun, HP, and Netscape. 

 

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