mystery of the art
Location
FA-203
Start Date
1-5-2026 9:20 AM
Department
Art + Design
Abstract
My work explores abstraction as a process of discovery. Through a series of abstract paintings, I experiment with color, shape, and line to create compositions that feel layered, complex, and slightly mysterious. I am drawn to abstract painting because it allows forms to shift and interact freely without representing specific objects. The paintings resemble puzzles or fragmented shapes coming together, encouraging viewers to look closely and form their own interpretations. Rather than presenting a clear narrative, I aim to create moments of surprise and curiosity, where unexpected relationships between colors and forms lead to new visual discoveries. Each painting is built around the same five colors (red, green, blue, purple, and yellow) using both light and dark variations. While the color palette remains consistent, the arrangement of shapes and lines changes in every piece, creating unity within the series while allowing each painting to develop its own rhythm and energy. I begin by sketching possible compositions and refining the arrangement of forms before translating them onto canvas. Irregular lines, layered shapes, and contrasting tones generate tension and movement within the space. The repeated color system connects the paintings, while the shifting forms emphasize mystery, visual complexity, and the experience of discovering meaning through careful observation.
Faculty Sponsor
Nate Mathews
mystery of the art
FA-203
My work explores abstraction as a process of discovery. Through a series of abstract paintings, I experiment with color, shape, and line to create compositions that feel layered, complex, and slightly mysterious. I am drawn to abstract painting because it allows forms to shift and interact freely without representing specific objects. The paintings resemble puzzles or fragmented shapes coming together, encouraging viewers to look closely and form their own interpretations. Rather than presenting a clear narrative, I aim to create moments of surprise and curiosity, where unexpected relationships between colors and forms lead to new visual discoveries. Each painting is built around the same five colors (red, green, blue, purple, and yellow) using both light and dark variations. While the color palette remains consistent, the arrangement of shapes and lines changes in every piece, creating unity within the series while allowing each painting to develop its own rhythm and energy. I begin by sketching possible compositions and refining the arrangement of forms before translating them onto canvas. Irregular lines, layered shapes, and contrasting tones generate tension and movement within the space. The repeated color system connects the paintings, while the shifting forms emphasize mystery, visual complexity, and the experience of discovering meaning through careful observation.