Night Watch, Contemporary Abstract Painting by Matt Higgins

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Night Watch captures a dynamic interplay of movement and contrast through bold, gestural brushstrokes of deep blue and black layered … Read more Night Watch captures a dynamic interplay of movement and contrast through bold, gestural brushstrokes of deep blue and black layered over a textured canvas surface. The use of clear gesso allows glimpses of raw texture to emerge beneath the paint, adding a tactile depth that enhances the sense of motion and rhythm. Flecks of pale color and small pink accents punctuate the composition, evoking the quiet energy and mystery of the night.

Matt Higgins b. 1987 is both an artist and an art professor based in Philadelphia, PA. He engages in a consistent studio practice, with a primary focus on painting across various bodies of work. He received his BFA from West Chester University in 2011 and his MFA from The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in 2017. As well as maintaining a regular studio practice, he teaches at a few schools in the area including Drexel University, Delaware County Community College and Moore College of Art and Design. His art is included in numerous private collections and has been featured in a diverse range of interior design projects, spanning residential properties, corporations, and hotels. Both his home and studio are located in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia, where he lives with his wife and son. See less