Matthew Brown presents 'Flame of Vapor', featuring Kent O'Connor's new works that delve into portraiture, landscape, and still life. O'Connor captures the essence of his subjects with prolonged sittings, distorting their features into architectonic forms. His en plein air landscapes express the fleeting nature of moments and environments, akin to mannerist styles. The still-life table paintings layer recurring objects, challenging perceptions of time and space. O'Connor’s art embodies a psychological intensity that transcends mere representation, illustrating a dynamic relationship between artist and subject.
O'Connor's direct portraits depict friends, family, and himself with an unguarded gaze, reflecting psychological intensity beyond representation, shaped by time and the artist's attention.
His landscapes capture the transient nature of place, resonating with a mannerist quality, where the connection to the artist's presence alters traditional notions of naturalism.
In his ongoing series of still-life ‘table paintings’, recurring motifs blur distinctions between past and present, disrupting conventional spatial logic and suggesting evolving presence.
Through prolonged live-sitting sessions, O'Connor refines features, creating architectonic forms that emphasize deep engagement between artist and subject.
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