Discover the creation in interiors
Everglades, a collage created by Monaghan after visiting the Everglads, was made in 1998 early in his art making career. At the time Monaghan was still painting directly on collages which were his initial works in art making. This piece hints of the introduction of themes that continue in his work to this day. Those being faces and spirits hidden and exposed in the work as well as energy and light flow. At the left-hand side of the piece is an early…
self portrait of Monaghan wearing his glasses and looking on.
- Medium : Acrylic, Collage on Cardboard , Synthetic board
- Framing : Framing on request
- Dimensions : 45x72in
Todd Monaghan
United States
« My work is about finding what exists in the accidental or random, finding inspiration in the dance, and celebration of the practice. This is my making process. »
Todd Monaghan explores spontaneous intuition and the subconscious mind through 'flicking, spilling, dripping, and scraping' paint into multi-layered, textural, and immersive works. The American painter and sculptor's pieces are created through impulsive movements that welcome chance and experimentation. Monaghan does not paint using an easel, instead preferring to pin his canvases to the walls of his studio. He places them on the floor and back onto the walls, searching for new discoveries every time.
Credentials
- Established Artist
- International Exposure
- Works on commission