The artwork features a close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with a pensive expression. The dominant colors are vibrant orange and green, creating a striking contrast that draws the viewer's attention to the subject's face. The painting style appears to be realistic, with attention to detail in the man's facial features and expression. The background includes a hint of purple lavender, suggesting a serene and contemplative setting. The overall composition and use of color evoke a sense of introspection and contemplation, hinting at the artist's intention to capture a moment of quiet reflection. ...
Morgan Wills works directly on his canvases, creating and building composition and subject matter over time. His paintings take on a 'story' through the process of making, with the relationships between figures and objects gaining substance and weight. There is an ambiguous feeling when looking at his work: we are in the middle of a scene, yet it is detached from us. Wills' use of bright colours and bold shapes is at first glance light and amusing - but through the use of repetition, gesture and the absurd, Wills manages to address the existential fears inherent in the human condition and alludes to the anxieties in the creative process itself. ...
