Curator's Eye: Good Vibrations

Painter Zachary Marvick, selected by Oliver Doriss of Fulcrum Gallery

Zach Marvick is a painter with a steady hand and a quiet design sense. His work has an earthy feel to it, with a frequency of line identical to that found in nature. The visual intensity of this work is countered by its mature and quiet composition. The artist’s repetitive painting process serves to create small, complete forms. These forms then become both visual and physical components within Zach’s larger work.

Mural is one of Zach’s recent works. Reminiscent of porcelain tiles or a Tibetan prayer rug, this installation dominates the entire room. It has a transformable quality about it as well. Comprised of individual hand-painted cells, Mural appears to be capable of many different configurations, depending on the environment in which it is installed. Each cell has its own unique personality strong enough to stand alone as an individual work. However, once arranged, the panels work as a whole, magnifying the vibration of this piece.  — Oliver Doriss

Detail of above. Photo by Jeremy Gregory

I am at a point in my work where I am focusing on the basics. Lines, shapes and composition. I don’t use much color. I like pattern work because it’s a sure bet. Once a cell is designed, I put my head down and repeat a process. This way I don’t have to reinvent the wheel every time I want to get some work done.  — Z.M.

Image: Mural, 2007, India ink and acrylic, fifty 2 x 2 foot panels