Acrobats, Contemporary Black and Tan Abstract Painting by Matt Higgins

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This piece is an abstract composition of bold black brushstrokes layered across a pale, textured background. The painting balances gestures, … Read more This piece is an abstract composition of bold black brushstrokes layered across a pale, textured background. The painting balances gestures, rounded forms, and thick horizontal marks, creating a sense of movement and tension between structure and spontaneity. Visible brush textures and uneven edges give the work a raw, expressive energy, while the stark black and tan palette emphasizes contrast, rhythm, and negative space.

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 two children. See less