Dominique Knowles
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This abstract artwork features a bold, expressive composition of earthy tones and dynamic brushstrokes. The artist has employed a muted palette of browns, blacks, and grays, creating a sense of depth and movement through the sweeping, gestural lines. The subject matter is ambiguous, evoking a sense of unease and emotional intensity. The style is reminiscent of abstract expressionism, with the emphasis on the process of painting and the artist's emotional response to the canvas. This work likely reflects the artist's personal exploration of the human condition and the complexities of the subconscious mind. ...
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Dominique Knowles
BahamianDominique Knowles’ painting compositions evoke the emotional tapestry of shared experiences, exchanged glances, reciprocal care, and the poignant sense of loss that accompanies the lifelong journey of tending to an animal companion. The immediacy conveyed by the paint captures the often swift transition to death, despite years of dedicated efforts to prevent it. The warm ochre hues pigments he uses, which seem to embody the fusion of existence with the earth, resonate with an enduring sense of memory akin to the primal depictions of animals on the walls of ancient caves. These paintings depict memories rather than narratives, interweaving them within the very fabric of oil and linen, offering a ceremonial experience for both the artist and the observers who engage with each piece. Executed with pigments meticulously blended by the artist himself, the act of applying brushstrokes to the canvas parallels the sensation of brushing a horse's coat. Both the act and the materials possess a ritualistic presence, weaving together disparate moments and experiences. ...
Dominique Knowles: Artworks
Hannah Hoffman Gallery
Los AngelesHannah Hoffman, Los Angeles opened in May 2013. The gallery maintains a program of international contemporary artists alongside historical exhibitions with a particular focus on feminist and conceptual practices.