Elusive Orange, Contemporary Abstract Painting by Matt Higgins

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Elusive Orange uses bold brushwork and strong dynamic figure-ground relationships to create a balanced and intriguing abstract composition. The evidence … Read more Elusive Orange uses bold brushwork and strong dynamic figure-ground relationships to create a balanced and intriguing abstract composition. The evidence of the process can be seen in little bits of color on the edges of the canvas as well as the bits of color popping through the surface. Reminiscent of abstract expressionist and modernist artwork, the painting captures the nostalgia of the ab ex painters from the middle of the 20th century with a slick contemporary approach.


Matt Higgins b. 1987 is an artist and art professor who lives and works in Philadelphia, Pa. He maintains a regular studio practice in the Fishtown neighborhood focusing primarily on abstract styles of painting but sometimes dabbling in text based paintings, landscapes or other genres of painting. His work is included in numerous private collections and has been included in wide range of interior design projects including residential properties, corporations and hotels. See less