Silent Embrace

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"Silent Embrace" features flowing black and ivory forms that curve around one another, creating a sense of movement and connection. … Read more "Silent Embrace" features flowing black and ivory forms that curve around one another, creating a sense of movement and connection. The contrast between the dark shapes and open space draws attention to the lines and contours of the composition.

Painted with attention to each curve and edge, the artwork uses a limited palette to focus on shape and balance. The forms appear to overlap and separate, suggesting an interaction between two figures without defining them.

With its curved lines and contrasting shapes, the painting brings a sense of balance and structure to a room. It works well in contemporary interiors where form and simplicity take center stage.

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 kids. See less