So Obvious, 2021
Painting : aerosol paint · 27.9 x 21.6 x 0.3 cm 11 x 8.5 x 0.125 inch
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27.9 x 21.6 x 0.3 cm 11 x 8.5 x 0.125 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Description
This artwork presents an abstract portrayal that masterfully uses a gradient of muted tones to create a mesmerizing visual effect. The piece is dominated by an arrangement that closely resembles the structural elements of window blinds, divided into two distinct yet harmonizing sections. The upper segment is characterized by lighter shades of earthy browns and greens, suggesting a gentle filtering of light. In contrast, the lower section employs darker, more somber tones, conveying a sense of depth and shadow. The artist's adept use of soft, airbrush-like techniques results in a seamless blend of colors, creating an ethereal quality that blurs the line between the material and the immaterial. This contrast between light and shadow, along with the meticulous gradient, suggests a commentary on perception, elucidating how light shifts reality and obscures clarity. The subtlety in the transition of hues from the upper to the lower part establishes a dynamic tension that is both captivating and thought-provoking. The texture of this piece adds another layer of intrigue, as the soft diffused lines give the impression of movement and fluidity, evoking the transient nature of light and how it interacts with everyday objects. This artwork demands the viewer's engagement, prompting an exploration of the interplay between light, shadow, and structure. Assertively combining meticulous technique with conceptual depth, this piece stands out as a unique exploration of abstract perception, making it a compelling addition to any contemporary art collection.
Presentation
My name is Michael R. Grine and I am an process oriented artist. I use a combination of found objects, acrylic paints, and aerosol paints to create abstract patterns on wood and canvas.
Statement
Curiosity. Emotion. Experimentation. Exploration. Leap of faith. Pursuit of knowledge. These words only begin to describe what my art signifies or represents. I was born an artist and have always identified myself as an artist. I possess an insatiable creative drive to make art out of the images I see in my mind. To help satisfy this impulse, I am always exploring new places and trying new things. Having freedom of expression and not being limited to one style or technique of making art are paramount to my identity as an artist. I love the many different processes of making art and experimenting with new ways of creating art.
My inspiration stems from color, music, literature, and the excitement about the unknown possibilities of taking everyday objects and using them in a way that differs from what the manufacturer intended. I use a combination of found objects, acrylic paints, and aerosol paints to create abstract patterns on wood and canvas. Some of my methods include combining different chemicals and paint on paper or in plastic or wood box frames to distort vivid colors that are mixed or thrown right on the canvas. The result is the distortion of lines and contours, and layers of translucent or opaque paints on the canvas or in random patterns.
CV
Michael R. Grine (b. 1969, USA)
b. 1969
Born in Buffalo, NY. Michael lives and works Nashville, TN.
Education
Mercyhurst University, Bachelors of Arts Degree in Fine Arts 1991
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2018 Heft, 100 Taylor Arts Collective, Nashville, TN
2017 Free Radicals, The Closet Gallery, Nashville, TN
2016 Limbic, Channel To Channel Gallery, Nashville, TN
2014 Liquid, 40AU Gallery, The Arcade #44, Nashville, TN
2014 Gleam, An Illuminated Art Show, Main Street Gallery, Nashville, TN
2013 Adhesion, Pleiades Gallery of Contemporary Art, New York, NY
2013 Lust, Featured Artist, Nero's, Green Hills, TN
2012 THIS!, Main Street Gallery, Nashville, TN
2012 HALT!, Picture This Gallery, The Arcade #44, Nashville, TN
2011 Ebb, Fifty Forward, Donelson Station, Nashville, TN
2010 Flagrant! Octane Gallery, Nashville, TN
Selected Group Exhibitions
2018 Small Work Show 2018, 440 Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
2017 Semiotics: Rhetoric of an Artwork, Carrie Able Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
2017 The Healing Power of Art, Liquid Art House, Brenda Taylor Gallery, Boston, MA
2017 4x4 Artist Grid October, bG Gallery, Santa Monica CA
2017 Priority Mail Art Summer Biennial, Ground Floor Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
2016 Spring Fever Invitational Show, Pleiades Gallery of Contemporary Art, New York, NY
2016 The Big Draw, Catalyst Gallery, Beacon, NY
2015 Lyricism, Corvidae Collective Gallery, Nashville, TN
2015 National Juried Exhibition, First Street Gallery, New York, NY
2013 Untitled's Final Show! UNDONE, 506 Events Gallery, Nashville, TN
2013 YOUnite Tour Global Art Movement Exhibition, The Viridian, Nashville, TN
2013 Black n' White Group Show, Octane Gallery, Nashville, TN
2013 Pleiades Gallery of Contemporary Art, Group Show, New York, NY
2012 NSPCC Auction at the The Merchant, Belfast, UK
2012 Untitled's Fall Show, Full Tilt, Corsair Artisan, Nashville, TN
2012 First Friday, Franklin, TN Art Crawl, Damico Art Gallery, Franklin, TN
2012 Untitled's Summer Show, Hot Mess, at Welcome To 1979!, Nashville, TN
2012 The Dead Don't Count, The Front, Nashville, TN
2011 Untitled's Winter Show, Antifreeze, Nashville, TN
2011 Art at the Ivory, The Ivory Belfast, Belfast, UK
2011 Blue Moves Deep Blue, Darkhorse Theater, Nashville, TN
2011 Junk or Genius Exhibition, Gallore Gallery, Middletown, CT
2011 Subject to Change, Untitled Spring Show, Nashville, TN
2011 Skulls Art Show, Octane Gallery, Nashville, TN
2010 Xmas Xhibition at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast, UK
2010 Dia De Los Muertos, Octane Gallery, Nashville, TN
2010 Mix Box at The Black Box, Belfast, UK
2010 Plowhaus Day of the Dead, Talula Gallery, Nashville, TN
2010 Art Prize, Purple East, Grand Rapids, MI
2010 Sorry I Arted, Untitled's Summer Show, Nashville, TN
Collections
Works held in private collections in Boston, MA, Buffalo, NY, Irvine, CA, Jersey City, NJ,
Long Island, NY, New York, NY, Nashville, TN, Washington, DC and London, UK.
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