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Matt Higgins
Slow Down Peony, Contemporary Text Painting

2025

$2,200
£1,670.64
€1,931.16
CA$3,091.89
A$3,442.82
CHF 1,820.64
MX$41,896.97
NOK 22,949.60
SEK 21,621.89
DKK 14,412.75

About the Item

This painting builds on Higgins’ Slow Down series, which began in 2021. Through an ongoing exploration of the relationship between text and image, Higgins creates works that communicate directly with the viewer—offering messages that serve as reflections, philosophies, or open-ended prompts intended to foster connection. Crafted with both acrylic and oil on canvas, the background sky was painted first using broad acrylic brushstrokes. The flower, rendered with a naturalistic touch that avoids overworking, and the text overlay were applied using oil paint. The soft, serene color palette evokes a sense of calm and invitation, encouraging viewers to pause, reflect, and reconnect with their environment amidst the overstimulation of modern life. The painting is signed on the back. Matt Higgins b. 1987 is both an artist and an art professor based in Philadelphia, PA. He engages in a consistent studio practice, with a primary focus on painting across various bodies of work. He received his BFA from West Chester University in 2011 and his MFA from The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in 2017. As well as maintaining a regular studio practice, he teaches at a few schools in the area including Drexel University, Delaware County Community College and Moore College of Art and Design. His art is included in numerous private collections and has been featured in a diverse range of interior design projects, spanning residential properties, corporations, and hotels. Both his home and studio are located in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia, where he lives with his wife and son.
  • Creator:
    Matt Higgins (1987, Irish, Polish)
  • Creation Year:
    2025
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1925216212082

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