Spalding Nix Fine Art Abstract Paintings

"Fast Funnels" features hues of magenta, red, yellow, blue, orange, green and white. Cynthia Knapp is inspired by the works of Joan Mitchell, Helen Frankenthaler and Grace Hartigan....

"Aerial View" features hues of blue, orange, purple, green, and yellow. Cynthia Knapp is inspired by the works of Joan Mitchell, Helen Frankenthaler and Grace Hartigan. Atlanta base...

"High Summer Diptych" is an abstract triptych featuring hues of teal, blue, orange, green and purple. Cynthia Knapp is inspired by the works of Joan Mitc...

"Throughout" features hues of green, red, purple and teal. Cynthia Knapp is inspired by the works of Joan Mitchell, Helen Frankenthaler and Grace Hartigan. Atlanta based artist, Cyn...

"Virga Veil II" is an abstract triptych featuring hues of blue, green, orange, and red. Cynthia Knapp is inspired by the works of Joan Mitchell, Helen Frankenthaler and Grace Hartiga...

'Kum Ba Ya' is an abstract pointillist painting featuring hues of red, green, yellow, blue and black. Robert Hightower is inspired by the work of Giotto, Hieronymus Bosch, Jean-François Millet, Roger Brown, Howard Arkley and Julian Opie. This piece is a part of a special immersive gallery installation, “The Apocalypse Simulacra,” which is a narrative presentation of the twilight of humanity, at the fulcrum of extinction by Atlanta-based artist Robert Hightower. Through stage-set constructions, readymade plastic models and paintings, Hightower investigates the duality of right/wrong, good/bad, eternal/ephemeral in light of the imminent end of the Human Epoch. It depicts the ideological origins of corporate greed and power, the reality of wealth distribution in the “American Dream,” and the socio-economic and environmental impacts of that collective greed. After receiving a BFA in sculpture from the University of Georgia, Hightower moved to New York City and participated in The Bronx Museum of the Art’s AIM Fellowship (Artist In the Marketplace). While in New York, his interests expanded to include art installation and the creation of spaces, and has since designed and built many unique homes, penthouses and restaurants throughout the United States. Hightower has returned home to Atlanta and will be presenting his most comprehensive body of work to date, “The Apocalypse Simulacra,” a unique universe of beauty, dichotomy and uncertainty. ARTIST STATEMENT The 'Apocalypse Simulacra' is a presentation of the twilight of humanity, at the fulcrum of extinction. The climate is the subject. The Simulacra is the Theme. First discussed by Plato, the Simulacra is the search for Truth in Duality. Developing into Post-Modernism with Nietzsche’s: truth=Truth. Now with Bauvillard, the Simulacra has evolved beyond Post-Modernism, into the wholesale confusion of the real/fake, the true/false… between reality and hyper-reality. This crumbling, confusing of the truth (not necessarily the Truth) is our Reality. For over two decades, I have created large format paintings of strip malls, suburban houses and toys. These paintings present singular images flattened-out (almost floating) on color-fields. They create a certain duality - a loving portrait of an inanimate object that would not normally be singled-out for affection. With my latest work, I have added a variety of iconic images: an airplane, a whisky bottle, a woman floating in a pool. The icons are presented in a pixelated or degenerated state. In addition to paintings, I have used adult-size building blocks to create sculptures or three-dimensional paintings. Using a child's toy at an adult-scale gives the building blocks an austere and powerful presence. The building blocks echo the blocks of the pixelated paintings...

'LOL' is an abstract pointillist painting featuring hues of yellow, orange, pink, and white. Robert Hightower is inspired by the work of Giotto, Hieronymus Bosch, Jean-François Millet, Roger Brown, Howard Arkley and Julian Opie. This piece is a part of a special immersive gallery installation, “The Apocalypse Simulacra,” which is a narrative presentation of the twilight of humanity, at the fulcrum of extinction by Atlanta-based artist Robert Hightower. Through stage-set constructions, readymade plastic models and paintings, Hightower investigates the duality of right/wrong, good/bad, eternal/ephemeral in light of the imminent end of the Human Epoch. It depicts the ideological origins of corporate greed and power, the reality of wealth distribution in the “American Dream,” and the socio-economic and environmental impacts of that collective greed. After receiving a BFA in sculpture from the University of Georgia, Hightower moved to New York City and participated in The Bronx Museum of the Art’s AIM Fellowship (Artist In the Marketplace). While in New York, his interests expanded to include art installation and the creation of spaces, and has since designed and built many unique homes, penthouses and restaurants throughout the United States. Hightower has returned home to Atlanta and will be presenting his most comprehensive body of work to date, “The Apocalypse Simulacra,” a unique universe of beauty, dichotomy and uncertainty. ARTIST STATEMENT The 'Apocalypse Simulacra' is a presentation of the twilight of humanity, at the fulcrum of extinction. The climate is the subject. The Simulacra is the Theme. First discussed by Plato, the Simulacra is the search for Truth in Duality. Developing into Post-Modernism with Nietzsche’s: truth=Truth. Now with Bauvillard, the Simulacra has evolved beyond Post-Modernism, into the wholesale confusion of the real/fake, the true/false… between reality and hyper-reality. This crumbling, confusing of the truth (not necessarily the Truth) is our Reality. For over two decades, I have created large format paintings of strip malls, suburban houses and toys. These paintings present singular images flattened-out (almost floating) on color-fields. They create a certain duality - a loving portrait of an inanimate object that would not normally be singled-out for affection. With my latest work, I have added a variety of iconic images: an airplane, a whisky bottle, a woman floating in a pool. The icons are presented in a pixelated or degenerated state. In addition to paintings, I have used adult-size building blocks to create sculptures or three-dimensional paintings. Using a child's toy at an adult-scale gives the building blocks an austere and powerful presence. The building blocks echo the blocks of the pixelated paintings...

'Omega I' is an abstract pointillist painting featuring hues of tan, ocher, green, brown, pink and black. Robert Hightower is inspired by the work of Giotto, Hieronymus Bosch, Jean-François Millet, Roger Brown, Howard Arkley and Julian Opie. This piece is a part of a special immersive gallery installation, “The Apocalypse Simulacra,” which is a narrative presentation of the twilight of humanity, at the fulcrum of extinction by Atlanta-based artist Robert Hightower. Through stage-set constructions, readymade plastic models and paintings, Hightower investigates the duality of right/wrong, good/bad, eternal/ephemeral in light of the imminent end of the Human Epoch. It depicts the ideological origins of corporate greed and power, the reality of wealth distribution in the “American Dream,” and the socio-economic and environmental impacts of that collective greed. After receiving a BFA in sculpture from the University of Georgia, Hightower moved to New York City and participated in The Bronx Museum of the Art’s AIM Fellowship (Artist In the Marketplace). While in New York, his interests expanded to include art installation and the creation of spaces, and has since designed and built many unique homes, penthouses and restaurants throughout the United States. Hightower has returned home to Atlanta and will be presenting his most comprehensive body of work to date, “The Apocalypse Simulacra,” a unique universe of beauty, dichotomy and uncertainty. ARTIST STATEMENT The 'Apocalypse Simulacra' is a presentation of the twilight of humanity, at the fulcrum of extinction. The climate is the subject. The Simulacra is the Theme. First discussed by Plato, the Simulacra is the search for Truth in Duality. Developing into Post-Modernism with Nietzsche’s: truth=Truth. Now with Bauvillard, the Simulacra has evolved beyond Post-Modernism, into the wholesale confusion of the real/fake, the true/false… between reality and hyper-reality. This crumbling, confusing of the truth (not necessarily the Truth) is our Reality. For over two decades, I have created large format paintings of strip malls, suburban houses and toys. These paintings present singular images flattened-out (almost floating) on color-fields. They create a certain duality - a loving portrait of an inanimate object that would not normally be singled-out for affection. With my latest work, I have added a variety of iconic images: an airplane, a whisky bottle, a woman floating in a pool. The icons are presented in a pixelated or degenerated state. In addition to paintings, I have used adult-size building blocks to create sculptures or three-dimensional paintings. Using a child's toy at an adult-scale gives the building blocks an austere and powerful presence. The building blocks echo the blocks of the pixelated paintings...

'Omega II' is an abstract pointillist painting featuring hues of tan, ocher, green, brown, pink and black. Robert Hightower is inspired by the work of Giotto, Hieronymus Bosch, Jean-François Millet, Roger Brown, Howard Arkley and Julian Opie. This piece is a part of a special immersive gallery installation, “The Apocalypse Simulacra,” which is a narrative presentation of the twilight of humanity, at the fulcrum of extinction by Atlanta-based artist Robert Hightower. Through stage-set constructions, readymade plastic models and paintings, Hightower investigates the duality of right/wrong, good/bad, eternal/ephemeral in light of the imminent end of the Human Epoch. It depicts the ideological origins of corporate greed and power, the reality of wealth distribution in the “American Dream,” and the socio-economic and environmental impacts of that collective greed. After receiving a BFA in sculpture from the University of Georgia, Hightower moved to New York City and participated in The Bronx Museum of the Art’s AIM Fellowship (Artist In the Marketplace). While in New York, his interests expanded to include art installation and the creation of spaces, and has since designed and built many unique homes, penthouses and restaurants throughout the United States. Hightower has returned home to Atlanta and will be presenting his most comprehensive body of work to date, “The Apocalypse Simulacra,” a unique universe of beauty, dichotomy and uncertainty. ARTIST STATEMENT The 'Apocalypse Simulacra' is a presentation of the twilight of humanity, at the fulcrum of extinction. The climate is the subject. The Simulacra is the Theme. First discussed by Plato, the Simulacra is the search for Truth in Duality. Developing into Post-Modernism with Nietzsche’s: truth=Truth. Now with Bauvillard, the Simulacra has evolved beyond Post-Modernism, into the wholesale confusion of the real/fake, the true/false… between reality and hyper-reality. This crumbling, confusing of the truth (not necessarily the Truth) is our Reality. For over two decades, I have created large format paintings of strip malls, suburban houses and toys. These paintings present singular images flattened-out (almost floating) on color-fields. They create a certain duality - a loving portrait of an inanimate object that would not normally be singled-out for affection. With my latest work, I have added a variety of iconic images: an airplane, a whisky bottle, a woman floating in a pool. The icons are presented in a pixelated or degenerated state. In addition to paintings, I have used adult-size building blocks to create sculptures or three-dimensional paintings. Using a child's toy at an adult-scale gives the building blocks an austere and powerful presence. The building blocks echo the blocks of the pixelated paintings...

'Sahdguru' is an abstract pointillist painting featuring hues of yellow, blue, red, white and black. Robert Hightower is inspired by the work of Giotto, Hieronymus Bosch, Jean-François Millet, Roger Brown, Howard Arkley and Julian Opie. This piece is a part of a special immersive gallery installation, “The Apocalypse Simulacra,” which is a narrative presentation of the twilight of humanity, at the fulcrum of extinction by Atlanta-based artist Robert Hightower. Through stage-set constructions, readymade plastic models and paintings, Hightower investigates the duality of right/wrong, good/bad, eternal/ephemeral in light of the imminent end of the Human Epoch. It depicts the ideological origins of corporate greed and power, the reality of wealth distribution in the “American Dream,” and the socio-economic and environmental impacts of that collective greed. After receiving a BFA in sculpture from the University of Georgia, Hightower moved to New York City and participated in The Bronx Museum of the Art’s AIM Fellowship (Artist In the Marketplace). While in New York, his interests expanded to include art installation and the creation of spaces, and has since designed and built many unique homes, penthouses and restaurants throughout the United States. Hightower has returned home to Atlanta and will be presenting his most comprehensive body of work to date, “The Apocalypse Simulacra,” a unique universe of beauty, dichotomy and uncertainty. ARTIST STATEMENT The 'Apocalypse Simulacra' is a presentation of the twilight of humanity, at the fulcrum of extinction. The climate is the subject. The Simulacra is the Theme. First discussed by Plato, the Simulacra is the search for Truth in Duality. Developing into Post-Modernism with Nietzsche’s: truth=Truth. Now with Bauvillard, the Simulacra has evolved beyond Post-Modernism, into the wholesale confusion of the real/fake, the true/false… between reality and hyper-reality. This crumbling, confusing of the truth (not necessarily the Truth) is our Reality. For over two decades, I have created large format paintings of strip malls, suburban houses and toys. These paintings present singular images flattened-out (almost floating) on color-fields. They create a certain duality - a loving portrait of an inanimate object that would not normally be singled-out for affection. With my latest work, I have added a variety of iconic images: an airplane, a whisky bottle, a woman floating in a pool. The icons are presented in a pixelated or degenerated state. In addition to paintings, I have used adult-size building blocks to create sculptures or three-dimensional paintings. Using a child's toy at an adult-scale gives the building blocks an austere and powerful presence. The building blocks echo the blocks of the pixelated paintings...

"Wonderwheel #39" features hues of pink, yellow and gold. Kate Hooray Osmond is inspired by the work of Hilma af Klint and Damien Hirst. Kate Hooray ...

"Mercer Lake Series (7228)" features hues of blue, orange, red and yellow. Cynthia Knapp is inspired by the works of Joan Mitchell, Helen Frankenthaler and Grace Hartigan. Atlanta b...

"Mercer Lake Series (7230)" features hues of green, yellow, purple and white. Cynthia Knapp is inspired by the works of Joan Mitchell, Helen Frankenthaler and Grace Hartigan. Atlant...

"Mercer Lake Series (7234)" features hues of green, red, blue, yellow and white. Cynthia Knapp is inspired by the works of Joan Mitchell, Helen Frankenthaler and Grace Hartigan. Atl...

"Mercer Lake Series (7236)" features hues of green, red, orange and white. Cynthia Knapp is inspired by the works of Joan Mitchell, Helen Frankenthaler and Grace Hartigan. Atlanta b...

"(Jubilee) Bird of Paradise" is an abstract botanical painting featuring hues of blue, yellow, pink, magenta and green. Katherine Sandoz is inspired by the work of Helen Frankentha...

"(Jubilee) Fallen Palm" is an abstract Landscape painting featuring hues of blue, yellow, peach, orange and green. Katherine Sandoz is inspired by the work of Helen Frankenthaler, ...

"(Jubilee) Marshscape No. 2" is an abstract landscape painting featuring hues of blue, green, magenta, orange and yellow. Katherine Sandoz is inspired by the work of Helen Frankenth...

"(Jubilee) Marshscape No. 4" is an abstract landscape painting featuring hues of blue, green, tan, pink and yellow. Katherine Sandoz is inspired by the work of Helen Frankenthaler, ...

"(Jubilee) Mother of Millions" is an abstract botanical painting featuring hues of blue, red, yellow, green and pink. Katherine Sandoz is inspired by the work of Helen Frankenthaler...

"(Jubilee) Sullivan's Island" is an abstract landscape painting featuring hues of green, hot pink, orange and blue. Katherine Sandoz is inspired by the work of Helen Frankenthaler, ...

"Mercer Lake Series (7231)" features hues of brown, cream, blue and white. Cynthia Knapp is inspired by the works of Joan Mitchell, Helen Frankenthaler a...

"(Jubilee) Marshscape No. 3" is an abstract landscape painting featuring hues of blue, green, tan, pink and yellow. Katherine Sandoz is inspired by the work of Helen Frankenthaler, ...

"Wonderwheel #40" features hues of pink, yellow, green and gold. Kate Hooray Osmond is inspired by the work of Hilma af Klint and Damien Hirst. Kate ...

"(Jubilee) Red Banana Palms" is an abstract botanical painting featuring hues of magenta, blue, orange, pink and purple. Katherine Sandoz is inspired by ...

"Wonderwheel #31" features hues of pink, yellow and gold. Kate Hooray Osmond is inspired by the work of Hilma af Klint and Damien Hirst. Kate Hooray ...

"Mercer Lake Series (7232)" features hues of green, red, turquoise and white. Cynthia Knapp is inspired by the works of Joan Mitchell, Helen Frankenthaler and Grace Hartigan. Atlant...

"Mercer Lake Series (7233)" features hues of blue, yellow, orange and white. Cynthia Knapp is inspired by the works of Joan Mitchell, Helen Frankenthaler and Grace Hartigan. Atlanta...

"Wonderwheel #4" features hues of purple, blue and gold. Kate Hooray Osmond is inspired by the work of Hilma af Klint and Damien Hirst. Kate Hooray Osmond is an American painter a...

"Lick the Current" features hues of red, yellow, green and pale blue. Atlanta based artist, Cynthia Knapp was born in the Northeast United States and as a child emigrated to Canada....

"(Magnolia II) Sky Blue" is an abstract botanical painting featuring hues of hot pink, purple, electric blue and orange. Framed in a white frame with mat measuring 27 by 27 inches. ...

"Hatch A Week's Worth" features hues of red, green, brown, purple and yellow. Atlanta based artist, Cynthia Knapp was born in the Northeast United State...

"River Rocks" features hues of white, red, magenta, blue, green, grey and yellow. Atlanta based artist, Cynthia Knapp was born in the Northeast United States and as a child emigrate...

"Greenfield" features hues of green, red, yellow and blue. Atlanta based artist, Cynthia Knapp was born in the Northeast United States and as a child emigrated to Canada. After comp...

"(Turtle Island) Wrack Line" is a small abstract landscape painting featuring bright yellow, green, black and red hues. With the marshes, waterways and people of the low-country off...

"Magnolias (diptych)" is a large scale nature-inspired abstract painting featuring hues of cool grey. Carlyle Wolfe’s paintings & works on paper are about an awareness of the natura...

"(Overpass) Paved No. 1" is a small abstract landscape painting featuring navy, light blue, green, and red hues. With the marshes, waterways and people of the low-country offering p...

"Drifter" is an abstract mixed media painting featuring hues of deep blue, forest green, purple, and white. Aimée Farnet Siegel is inspired by the work of Mark Bradford, Richard Dieb...

"The Investment Bankers Had a Party" features vibrant hues of blue, pink, yellow, green and red. Kyle ‘BlackCatTips’ Brooks is inspired by the work of Willie Jinks, Joan Miró, Carlos...

"Ace in the Hole" is an abstract work on canvas featuring bold shapes and hues of bright yellow, orange, turquoise, blue and black. Laura Dargan is inspired ...

(Clydesdale) Duck Pond features vibrant hues of blue, orange, yellow and magenta. With the marshes, waterways and people of the low-country offering perennial inspiration, Katherine...

From Katherine Sandoz's abstract landscape "Clydesdale" series, this water based media on canvas painting features vibrant blues, greens and pink hues. This abstract, color field lan...