Will Goodman

Abstractionism to me is a simplification of our daily experience. It’s a visual language where form, hue and line exist independently of any reference to the world we live in. I face two opposing forces as I create: representation versus abstraction. I work to leave the “known” out of my paintings and to challenge perception. This is my ultimate goal. I avoid the rational filters in our lives and only rely on my senses to find the solution. I believe if I can engage the viewer for only a few moments to ponder what they see then I am painting in the right direction.

My paintings include forms that overlap and intersect causing new textures and shapes to appear. I am intrigued about the fact that with even a few strokes of the brush and one or two changes in hue the suggestion of a new form is born. I think people naturally want to see something they recognize when they look at an abstract or non-objective piece of artwork. When it comes to my goals about what I paint I hope the viewer finds something new each time they look at one of my paintings.