SUPERSONIC ART: Michael McGregor’s “Private Party.”
Opening on January 21st, 2023 at Hashimoto Contemporary in Los Angeles, California is artist Michael McGregor’s solo exhibition, “Private Occasion.”
Each and every effervescent work of McGregor’s, centered in Los Angeles, is a snapshot inspecting celebration, excessive and glamour.
Energetic and blithe marks in vivid oil stick and pastel render scenes of the aftermath of hedonistic get-togethers, consumed feasts and decadent interiors. Drawing from the frenetic gestures and saturated coloration palette of Fauvism, McGregor’s scenes are simultaneously modern and timeless. Strewn amongst the dripping candlesticks, ashtrays and empty wineglasses, the viewer will uncover a stereo, mixtapes and rapid food containers.
McGregor describes his strategy to however daily life portray as “al dente” favoring loosely rendered and wild depictions in stark distinction with a lot more standard European continue to daily life portray. The secret of suggestion in both subject matter make a difference and mark-creating mix harmoniously in riotous tablescapes hinting at a rowdy meal, a lodge bedside desk with the remnants of the night prior or a home company tray left in the corridor laden with the early morning after’s breakfast in bed. With every single operate and stroke the artist invites you in to his Personal Bash.
