Monopoly Painting

Guy Stanley Philoche's Haitian background causes Jean-Michel Basquiat to come to mind, yet his art is more reflective of Mark Rothko?s raging passion and Barnett Newman?s minimalist space. Philoche was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and at the age of three he immigrated to Connecticut with his parents. "Untitled Series" created by Philoche shows luscious and resonant fields of paint. This series focuses on utilizing a simple yet strict structure to create a sense of balance and symmetry. The basic composition relies on this grid of sorts to formally contain these ethereal, ephemeral worlds. These visual partitions create a window-like composition out of the picture plane, allowing the viewer to peer into the decadent haze of Philoche's strokes. His artwork has been referred to as beautiful organization of chaos. Philoche hopes that the viewer takes from these works an understanding of his view of the simplicity of elegance and beauty. "Game Series" Philoche's latest is inspired by joyful childhood memories with his family. "Every Sunday we gathered for dinner." Afterwards, the board games came out. As Guy explains; "when playing monopoly there were many "side deals" exchange of monies and ideas, these were fun, bonding times." In the Game series the canvases are made to look worn, well used, right down to teeth marks. To achieve this look Guy uses a distressed color palette and textures the canvases with dents, cracks and tears. The goal is to evoke nostalgia, warm memories of shared times with friends and family. "No Comment Series" is Philoche's exciting new vision that represents all women of socient without voices and have barriers. Philoche is a true giver; he is an active member of numerous Foundations, such as American Cancer Society, Kids With Cameras, My Language Project, Lukemia Foundation, Artrageous, Harlem Arts and Theater, and Tibet House. Philoche currently lives lives and works in New York City.