Primary Medium

Painting

Address

276 Greenpoint Avenue
#615
Brooklyn, 11222

Artist Statement

I imagine wandering figures where the boundary of our bodies and our sense of self is at play. My paintings are an exploration of a world in which figures, nature, and the built environment merge into a walking concept, in an attempt to both challenge our own identities and force an association between what we appear to be and what actions we take. Bodies are buildings emitting radio waves, houses breathe, and plant life becomes an extension of the nervous system. Many of the works in this show can be considered abstract, in that they struggle to define a single subject and are filled with expressive gestural paint marks. However, each piece features elements of figures and buildings, oftentimes blurring the line between abstract expressionism and surrealist compositions. As you view these works I hope you’ll appreciate both the colorful, gestural emotion from a distance, and some recurring detailed narrative elements peeking through the paint.

Links

Website: http://dominantfiction.com
Instagram: @matthewboyleart