Gregory Hayes
From faded fragments
Nancy Margolis Gallery
523 West 25th St, New York
February 28th - April 13th 2019
Opening Reception:
Thursday February 28th, 6 - 8 PM
Known for his intricate and harmonious work, Gregory Hayes explores through his work the equilibrium between systems and intuition, disorder and control, as well as the interconnectivity of colors. While produced with laborious complexity and meticulous execution, his paintings convey a feeling of effortlessness and serenity.
In his new exhibition, Hayes will present 6 new large-scale paintings from his on-going ‘Color Array’ series, displaying the artist’s use of repetitive paint drops and his systematic technique. The exhibition will also see the artist further his exploration of color interactions, and show a set of paintings using a new coloring method called ‘Ghost’.
From Faded Fragments
Following the successive rhythm
of reaching distant dreams
in order to escape the shadows
of reconstructed landscapes
from faded fragments
pieced together with idealized
fortune or demise
This seemingly secure
as a way to define
the endless incline
as a way to deny
the gentle breeze
that kisses and caresses
thinning the cloud
to open the view
to the world behind the minds eye
Stepping past the perpetual promises
of imaginary moments
letting loose the grip
of the painted images and paper tigers
Breathe a breath
with no desires
-gdh