Heartbreaker Painting

Grids influence us in many ways because of our constant interaction with them. They affect where we live, how much electricity we consume, our thoughts and ideals, and even our realities. Grids have become intertwined with us as modern humans. In my art, I question technology usage and observe its good and bad parts. These parts have helped shape both Western culture and global society. Colors are fundamental in my work. They help to enhance the abstracted language in each piece. My colors come from anything that can be viewed through a technological system. This connects back to grided infrastructure. Historically, towns and cities have had colors blocking and sectioning land for commercial and residential use. I am also connecting older art techniques, such as shading, Unione, and glazing, to create a look of something with form while still using modern materials, such as acrylics and synthetic hair brushes. This interesting juxtaposition of traditional techniques with modern technology, AI/code, and colors that come from the ‘cloud’ allows me to question how the grid and technology have allowed us to see places and people that would have only been able to be seen in person years ago. While this may be good, the grid also disconnects us from humanity. This combo of Renaissance shading techniques helps to bring the hand of a human being back into an abstract piece that uses technology and grided geometry instead of just a solid color.