PATRICKHOWELL
Patrick has been painting all his life, from using hand-held brushes to digital media. Recently, incorporating acrylic, house paint, wood and mixed media, he creates MetaRecallism — abstract or iconic expressions utilizing line and shape to convey subtle visual descriptions that jar something familiar to the viewer — in other words "memory recall." Many see his nod to the past pointing to his action paint strokes and what seems to be rapidly created images. After more careful study, his layers of color and paint strokes reveal a more richly composed piece. He aims to invert color theory from "reflective" to "projected", layering color from a deep black canvas eventually to a surfaced white, serving to project different colors under a variety of natural light conditions. This approach also places emphasis on negative space as positive line and shape seemingly form as a natural byproduct.
Patrick’s work has exhibited locally and internationally. He's been representated in San Diego by Galleria Spagnolo in association with Sushi Gallery and has exhibited with speaking engagements at SDSU and the Museum of Photographic Arts, Balboa Park. His work has also traveled to locations including Venice Beach Los Angeles, New York, Milan, Rome, Florence, and Venice Italy. Patrick is currently represented by Cove Gallery Laguna Beach.