John Gardner

Terraform, Abstract Painting

2022

Artist Comments
Set against a deep blue background, cut-outs of the sky, a tree, and the moon's surface are enclosed within a strip of paper and geometric-shaped thread. The collage reflects on the venture to new planets, inquiring into the hopeful interpretation of creating a new world. The visually intriguing composition inspires thoughts about uncharted territories and boundless possibilities.

About the Artist
John’s meticulous collages are crafted from vintage materials such as old textbooks, magazines, found paper, and even embroidery. The resulting images exist in another world characterized by a magical, cinematic quality. Each piece creates a unique story that teeters on the edges of surrealism and science fiction. The viewer is left contemplating the relationship between the shapes and figures in the scenes. John’s collages are further marked by their clean aesthetics and precise execution. He currently lives and works in New York.

Words that describe this painting: abstract, space, nature, geometric, quiet, small, outer space, planet, collage, abstract, nature, mixed media artwork, blue

Terraform
John Gardner
Acrylic paint, collage and thread on paper
Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2022
10 in. h x 10 in. w
1 lbs. 0 oz.