Comments on: Julian Dashper

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By: Art Exhibition

Art Exhibition — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 08:38:41 +0000

We’ll sadly missed Julian and his great arts.
Thanks for the post on Julian.

By: David Raskin

David Raskin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:27:53 +0000

Here’s a review of a tribute show to Julian in Chicago by Tilman Hoepfl, who co-founded the Center for Contemporary Non-Objective Art (CCNOA):

http://www.artslant.com/chi/articles/picklist

By: Brett Levine

Brett Levine — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:18:16 +0000

William, thank you very much for the profile on Julian. He was someone who I knew and respected very much. He and I last worked together some years ago on an exhibition here in the States, and it just occurs to me now that I had not heard from him in some time. You cannot imagine my shock and sorrow of learning about this. My thoughts are with Marie and Leo. What a funny, insightful, giving and charming person, and what a loss.

By: Richard Dunn

Richard Dunn — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 09:51:54 +0000

I didn’t see Julian often enough, being in different cities, but when we met he always brought fresh air with him, a positive demeanor, and a touch of Texas. I’m deeply saddened that we won’t meet again. His openness and enthusiasm for art and for people will be missed in this world that so desperately needs good people. His loss leaves a gaping space. I appreciated Williams’s words and his capturing Julian’s incisive quirkiness that permeates his work. My thoughts are of Julian, his intelligent and generous spirit and the times we spent together talking about so many things, a privilege to have shared, and of Marie, who hopefully is drawing strength from the love of family and friends.

By: Paula Booker

Paula Booker — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 22:57:55 +0000

Thanks for this tribute William.
I feel like I’ve got a dozen of my own going around in my head all day at the moment – I feel like there are so many important things to say…but ultimately we have all have shared interesting ideas, special stories and jokes with Julian, and that keeps his presence near.

He just went too soon, having so much more to share with the world. In a professional capacity this is evidenced in his prolific artistic output these last few years, even when he was really ill.

Julian was a very intelligent man, but not at all precious with it. That and his openness and generosity made him the most amazing teacher. He was often quite renegade, teaching us to teach each other and disregard the status quo. As soon as we graduated, treated us as his colleagues, not former students.

One thing about life and art I learnt from Julian that I remember everyday is how to respect people. It seemed that Julian treated everyone like the most important person in the room… he had time for everyone, regardless of their station. It seems simple but Julian always introduced people…!

Even though we’ve lived in different cities for a while, I feel the world is changed these last few days without him. I’m very sad and feel for Marie and Leo and hope they are surrounded with love.
I’m so glad I was able to know Julian. I know he rests in peace – I hope with texan cowboy boots on!
love Paula

By: Tony Green

Tony Green — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 22:09:39 +0000

Julian was one of the good guys – will be sadly missed.

By: Jason O'Dea

Jason O'Dea — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 09:42:33 +0000

So shocked to hear this today, out of the blue as I have been out of touch a while. Julian has been a huge influence in my life, and I’m so grateful for all he showed and taught me. Always so generous and supportive.
All our love and thoughts Marie and Leo,
Jason, Maria, Isabella and Beatrix.
Goodbye Julian, thankyou.

By: Sue Gardiner

Sue Gardiner — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:45:26 +0000

I know people were thinking of Julian last night at the Rita Angus opening – his ideas and energy for art has left a permanent and telling presence on New Zealand art and far beyond these shores. Lots of love to the family.

By: williammcaloon

williammcaloon — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:03:29 +0000

The warmth of comments over the past two days, here and in many other places, is I think testament to the way in which Julian touched so many peoples lives. There will be many many more tributes over the days and weeks ahead.

Marie, our hearts go out to you and Leo.