The paintings in this series stem from the idea of pleasure as a form of protest. In times of oppression and strife, the very act of carving out a moment of joy and pleasure for oneself is life-affirming. In turning away from more overtly critical political works, I hope to sustain myself and others through the visual joy created in these small-sized works. They are created ‘on the run’ as it were…first as digital drawings, and then as finished paintings.
side by side digital image and analogue painting. Painting 24 x 15.5 inches. Spray paint and acrylic on panel.Pleasure as Protest Series, 24 x 15.5 inches, spray paint, acrylic and oilstick on panel.Pleasure as Protest Series, 24 x 15.5 inches. Spray paint and acrylic on panel.Pleasure as Protest Series, 24 x 15.5 inches, spray paint and acrylic on panel.Pleasure As Protest Series, 24 x 15.5 inches, spray paint and acrylic on panelPleasure as Protest Series, 24 x 15.5 inches, acrylic and spray paint on canvas
casey arguelles gregory 