Joshua Tree, Contemporary Oil Landscape Painting by Matt Higgins

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This painting, created with vibrant oil sticks on a wood panel, showcases a rich texture and bold, dynamic colors. The … Read more This painting, created with vibrant oil sticks on a wood panel, showcases a rich texture and bold, dynamic colors. The direct application of the oil stick gives the artwork a tactile, expressive quality, with gestural marks adding energy and movement. At the heart of the composition stands a Joshua tree, centered against a desert landscape. Named after the biblical prophet Joshua, the tree's distinctive shape inspired Mormon pioneers, who saw its outstretched limbs as a symbol of guidance and supplication during their westward journey. The Joshua tree's twisted branches and remarkable ability to thrive in the harsh desert embody resilience, wonder, and serve as a powerful symbol of hope and faith.

This painting is signed on the back.

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 on painting in a variety of styles and bodies of work. His work is included in numerous private collections and has been included in a wide range of interior design projects including residential properties, corporations, and hotels. See less