I love the surprise of a random find. Whether it’s wonderfully creative and delicious food out of a tiny, tucked away dive or as simple as a pink flower growing amongst the rocks. New York artist Landon Metz creates work that is simple and arbitrarily lovely.
Varying Degrees of Absurdity ( V ), dye and canvas, 50×62.5
Varying Degrees of Absurdity ( II ), dye and canvas, 50×62.5
The artist composes loose, casual compositions, in a subtle mostly pastel palette, punctuated by forms in dark hues of midnight blue and mossy greens. The shapes recall pieces of torn and scattered paper, their edges appearing to be weathered and worn.
Varying Degrees of Absurdity ( III ), dye and canvas, 50×62.5
Varying Degrees of Absurdity ( I ), dye and canvas, 50×62.5
While our eye might at first perceive the compositions as accidental, we soon grow to see that each shape has been carefully and thoughtfully placed. The result is work that gives the viewer a feeling of both freedom and balance.
Varying Degrees of Absurdity ( IV ), dye and canvas, 50×62.5
Want to see more lovely randoms from Landon Metz? Please visit the artist’s website here.
All images via the artist’s website.
