John Schuyler
(Born in New York in 1965
to Present)
Schuyler began experimenting with fresco techniques in the
mid-to-late 1990's. As he explored the possibilities of
fresco, Schuyler became absorbed in the coarseness created
by different applications of the plaster to his canvas.
Thus, he is able to produce very rich and dynamic textures.
Looking at any of his pieces, you are given to a sudden urge
to run a hand over the surface of his painting.
As Schuyler's captivation with texture progressed, the
content and form of his paintings became simpler. Color
studies replaced traditional forms of content in his pieces,
and the balance and contrast of color became the second
focal point of Schuyler's paintings. He infuses pigment into
wet plaster so that color becomes part of the texture,
rather than being applied to it. Schuyler strenuously
scrapes acrylic paint and pigmented plaster from the surface
of the linen in a style known as scraffito. This technique
produces very deep and luminescent colors that heighten the
effect of Schuyler's composition.
Schuyler's unconventional approach to fresco culminates in
paintings that leave a powerful impression on the viewer.
His rough texture alludes to a passionate physicality while
its simplicity in form reflects a cool logic, a balance
inherent in all his pieces. Schuyler has emerged as one of
the most significant abstract painters of his generation,
achieving recognition through solo and group exhibition. His
works can be found in numerous private collections around
the world and is represented at Addison Gallery in Boca
Raton, FL, RVS Fine Art in Southampton, NY, Lowe Gallery in
Atlanta, Ga. and Jules Place in Boston, Ma.
Artist Statement
The inspiration for my work is both selective and
indiscriminate. After the initial influence sparks the
beginning of a painting, the piece generally takes on a
vision of it's own, a relationship develops between us
and occasionally conflicts must be overcome. At other
times it's very passionate and I'm in the moment, not
questioning the end result, trusting it will take me
where it wants to go.
My work has evolved over the years and continues to
undergo numerous transformations.
The ultimate intention of my work is to evoke an
emotional response, A strong feeling of any kind
indicates passion and with that we can truly live life
to its absolute fullest.
Exhibitions
2009 Group Show, "Spring"
Jules Place,
Boston, MA
2009 Group Show, "Restoration"
Lowe Gallery, Atlanta, Georgia
2008 Solo Exhibition, Addison Gallery, Boca Raton, Florida
2007 Group Show, Addison Gallery, Boca Raton, Florida
2006 Group Show, Lurie Fine Art, Miami, Florida
2006 Solo Exhibition, Addison Gallery, Palm Beach,
Florida
2005 Abstractions, Addison Gallery, Boca Raton,
Florida
2004 Solo Show, Addison Gallery, Boca Raton, Florida
2003 Group Exhibition, RVS Gallery, Southhampton, New
York
2003 Designers Showcase, Designers Showhouse 2003,
Boca Raton, Florida
2002 Solo Exhibition, Addison Gallery, Boca Raton,
Florida
