Oliver Benoit

Painting has frequently been an act of political or social commentary for Oliver Benoit, whose stimulating, multilayered works present to us challenging interactions between his powerful themes and the textures and colors which bring them forth. Oliver deftly applies his paint in varying degrees of thickness and in a way that challenges our conventional distinction between abstraction and representation. The use of luminous colors and provocative shapes imbues beauty and meaning in these works, which often subtly evoke a sense of unease in the viewer. It is through this strong combination of artistry and intellectual intensity that the moods in Oliver's compelling paintings rise out of their sculptural, labyrinthine forms. These sensitive yet formidable works speak to us on many levels and offer themselves as mirrors to our own psychologies.

The emotional, intellectual and aesthetic power of Oliver Benoit's work is a testament to his commitment to both the discipline and the exuberance of his art, and to creating beautiful canvases that are controlled yet magnificently stunning.

Elements of Abstraction
Reception: Thursday October 29, 2009 6-8 PM
Exhibition Dates: 10/27/2009 - 11/17/2009

Invitation to Oliver Benoit's exhibition

Man with Sealed Lips Acrylic 30" x 30" $3000 Man with Sealed Lips Acrylic 30" x 30" $3000	Men Prohibited from Speaking Acrylic 30" x 30" $3000 Men Prohibited from Speaking Acrylic 30" x 30" $3000
Outburst 4 Acrylic 12" x 12" $500 Outburst 4 Acrylic 12" x 12" $500	Outburst 2 Oil 12" x 12" $500 Outburst 2 Oil 12" x 12" $500
Untitled 1 Acrylic 32" x 28" $3000 Untitled 1 Acrylic 32" x 28" $3000	Untitled 3 Acrylic 32" x 28" $3000 Untitled 3 Acrylic 32" x 28" $3000
Untitled Acrylic 32" x 28" $3000 Untitled Acrylic 32" x 28" $3000