Christopher Griffith’s ongoing series of bold graphic abstractions are ultimately grounded in vocalizations that define language rooted in history, context and personal experience. Griffith utilizes a highly redacted font that facilitates the merging of positive and negative spaces into what initially appear to be mere geometric shapes that upon further analysis are revealed to be four letter words.

The paintings are created using a multitude of impasto techniques that emphasize geometric forms to intentionally distract the eye in order to further veil a painting’s hidden identity. Words reference concepts in politics, humor, pop culture and the mundane.

Part Pop, part abstraction, part commentary; they are onions to be peeled.

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On view September 10 – October 8
Thursday-Monday
11am-5pm

Thompson Giroux Gallery
57 Main Street
Chatham, NY 12037
518-392-3336