Luke Whitlatch at SCARLOW'S GALLERY
“These paintings are about what you thought you saw. They are visual representations of myth and storytelling. Throughout the rich history of abstract painting, painters have been able to use ambiguity to represent the non-visual. These works are rooted in traditions of storytelling and supernatural experiences. Color theory, surface and composition act as vehicles for telling visual tales of indescribable moments in time. The spiritual nature of color and mark making allow the viewer to have an expanded experience of a specific tall tale or embellished story. The subject matter often slightly violent or jarring is frozen in time to create an intense static feeling. Information and myths that are passed from person to person often create a beautiful platform for hyperbole and personal reflection. The paintings are as much about my experience of making them as they are about the original subject, and beyond that they are just as much about the viewer’s interpretation of information. Having a reverence for the history of painting as well as traditions in composition and color allow me to create a specific mood for the story to be told. The many facets of an abstract image allows the story to become part of everyone that views these visual stories.” - Luke Whitlatch
Images
Date and Time
Friday Jul 20, 2018
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM MDT
Show runs through August 31,2018
Gallery Hours
Monday 11am-5:30pm
Tuesday - Friday: 10am - 5:30pm
Saturday: 10am - 3pm
Location
Scarlows Gallery
122 W 2nd St, Casper, Wyoming 82601
