Matt Jacobs

In the Clouds

Kenny Harris's latest body of work was informed by two recent residencies in Tuscany, at Borgo Finocchieto and Monteverdi. Inspired by the heavy Tuscan light, Harris paints the lands...

The bold flowers and repeating geometric patterns in this series of paintings are lushly modeled in oil paint, and are coupled with the use of inlaid wood. Surrounding the colorful a...

The bold flowers and repeating geometric patterns in this series of paintings are lushly modeled in oil paint, and are coupled with the use of inlaid wood. Surrounding the colorful and whimsical bouquets and garlands is a border of complimentary colors rife with kaleidoscopic floral images to further entice the eye. Influences of Persian miniatures and French Baroque are prevalent, as well as traditional floral painting which was used to document nature’s beauty. The artist states, “By using subject matter that is historically decorative and painterly, I seek to explore the medium’s more ethereal content.” The paintings become visually intense and hallucinatory as different varieties of flowers and leaves dance and intertwine in the geometry of the surrounding patterns. Traditionally mysticism was effectively communicated in painting through an assortment of lyrical, painterly indulgences, creating a supernatural, as well as an escapist experience. Matt Jacobs says, “I use patterns, flowers and foliage to create a kind of euphoric lushness.” The artist says, “I’m trying to integrate painting’s supernatural...

There is a sense of freedom that I experience when painting landscape. The quality of these kinds of images allows for expression and interpretation, yet they can still be viewed as...

Nina F. Martino (American, born 1952) Over the Top Oil on panel, 12 x 22 inches FRAMED: 16 x 26 1/2 inches (approx.) Martino’s landscapes are typically calm, simplified views of Philadelphia and its industrial suburbs on the Schuylkill River...

The prow of a fishing boat is bathed in the warm hues of the sunset, creating a dreamlike scene at the harbor. The golden light gently caresses the vessel, highlighting its details a...

"Nevada en los Depósitos I" seems to capture the serenity and beauty of a snowy landscape on a sunny day. The composition in two planes adds depth to the piece, while the contrast be...

Nevada en los Depósitos II captures the ephemeral essence of winter, freezing a moment in time where nature and civilization coexist in perfect harmony. It is an invitation to pause,...