At first sight, Hayes’ paintings may seem woven from fabric or constructed of glass mosaics; such an effect is created by his meticulous technique of individually dripping small, jewel-like globes of swirling, colored acrylic paint into the cells of a hand-drawn 1/4 inch grid. This process reveals the paint's natural ability to freely form shapes and patterns on the surface of the canvas, highlighting the multitude of intentional and unintentional color interactions. While Hayes laboriously uses paint to create a multi-dimensional space and kaleidoscopic-like texture that challenges the viewer's perception, his paintings convey a feeling of effortlessness and serenity.
BOUNDARIES MADE OF SMOKE: Gregory Hayes
Past exhibition