This bold and vibrant painting features a striking composition of abstract shapes and colors. The central figure, rendered in hues of blue, emerges from a lush, verdant backdrop, their face partially obscured by an expressive, gestural brushwork. The overall visual effect is one of dynamism and emotional intensity, inviting the viewer to contemplate the artist's unique interpretation of the human form and its relationship to the natural world. The painting's aesthetic style and technical approach suggest a contemporary perspective, reflecting the artist's exploration of the intersection between figuration and abstraction. ...
Grounded in American modernism and influenced by his Midwestern family background, Matt Bollinger’s work centers on stories of rural working-class life in America. His interdisciplinary practice spans painting, drawing, animation, and narrative fiction, weaving together memory, observation, and literary invention. His compositions are created through a rich bricolage of memory, family history, direct observation, art-historical research, and literary invention. Through carefully crafted and empathetic vignettes, Bollinger offers thoughtful reflections on labor, class, and the passage of time. His vivid and often complex pastorales invite viewers to engage deeply with the themes of social identity and economic reality, encouraging personal interpretation and connection. Bollinger’s work straddles visual art and storytelling, creating nuanced narratives that resonate with broader cultural and historical concerns. ...
Since 2009, François Ghebaly has presented an innovative, eclectic program of Los Angeles-based and international artists. With a history of identifying and championing diverse voices and emerging talent, the gallery’s roster has grown to include 27 artists and 2 artist estates, ranging from early career, such as Sharif Farrag and Ludovic Nkoth, to mid-career, like Christine Sun Kim, Meriem Bennani, Kelly Akashi, Farah Al Qasimi, and Genesis Belanger, to well established, including Sayre Gomez, Kathleen Ryan, Neïl Beloufa and Candice Lin as well as underground legends, like Patrick Jackson and Mike Kuchar. The gallery advances the reach of its artists’ visions by publishing exhibition catalogues and producing artist editions. Located since 2013 in a 12,000 square foot warehouse space in Downtown Los Angeles, the gallery is a mainstay of the burgeoning Arts District community, and recently expanded to New York's Lower East Side. François Ghebaly’s program demonstrates a commitment to challenging work across all media and to fostering the progressive, boundary-pushing practices of its artists. ...
