Matthew Dutton "Midnight Paracosm" 2016 mixed media installation dimensions variable
Created with a multitude of textures and materials, both natural and synthetic, the art of Matthew Dutton drifts into surreal realms, revealing a glimpse of a larger world that dwells within their creator. Matthew Dutton's art employs a hybrid of visual symbols and found objects to create a feral aesthetic through economy of intervention which shares affinities with outsider art, art brut, and neuvre invention - a category of art Jean Dubuffet rationalized as "..of comparable power and inventiveness to Art Brut, but their greater contact with normal society and the awareness they had of their art works precluded their inclusion within his strict Art Brut category." (quoted from RAW VISION Magazine)
Matthew Dutton "Midnight Paracosm", details, 2016 mixed media installation dimensions variable
Matthew Dutton creates a story explained through objects created within a time frame that is chronologically disjointed. only to come full circle within the content of a chance meeting, an available selection, made on impulse. The things that live within, are allowed to escape when disconnected directly from self; the choice to claim these things these things is a balance of honor and terror.
A paracosm is a detailed imaginary world created inside one's mind. This fantasy world may involve humans, animals, and things that exist in reality; or it may also contain entities that are entirely imaginary, alien, and otherworldly. Commonly having its own geography, history, and languages, the experience of such a paracosm is often developed during childhood and continues over a long period of time: months or even years.
Matthew Dutton was born in Winterpark FL and live and works now in Chattanooga TN. Matthew Dutton' art has been featured in the New York Times, The Worleygig, Dirgemag, Widewalls, BetweenMirrors, Beautiful Bizzare, among many others. His work has been exhibited at Morbid Anatomy Museum, The Metro Show, Copro Gallery, Hive Gallery, La Luz De Jesus Gallery, Augustre Clown Gallery as well as several group exhibitions at Stephen Romano Gallery since it's inauguration.
"Midnight Paracosm" is Matthew Dutton's first solo exhibition.
Paul Booth "Selected Works"
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Paul Booth "Dominus Muscae" 2011, Oil on Board, 30 x 30 inches
Tattoo artist, sculptor, painter and filmmaker – Paul Booth combines his many passions with his exceptional capacity to transform horror and the macabre into dark art that inspires.
Best known for his 21 plus years of tattoo experience, Paul began honing his craft at the age of 21 in Butler, NJ. Since then, he has gained a cult following that includes heavy metal rockers, actors, musicians and fans, who wait over three years for an appointment. This following, along with artworks that speaks for themselves, has lead Rolling Stone Magazine to dub Paul “The New King of Rock Tattoos.” His celebrity clientele includes names like Greg Allman, members of Slayer, Slipknot, Pantera, Down, Lamb of God, and many more.
In an effort to combine his many passions, Paul founded The Last Rites Tattoo Theatre and Art Gallery in Upper Chelsea, Manhattan in 2006. This legendary location blends the ominous, haunting atmosphere of a Paul Booth tattoo studio with a Fine Art gallery displaying a unique collection of dark painterly works. Described by Paul as “a surreal ride into the dark side,” a trip to Last Rites brings guests in contact with some of the finest tattoo artists from the four corners of the earth (including Toxyc [France], Little Dragon [China], Stefano [Peru] and a consistent roster of internationally acclaimed guest artists), and exposes them to an ever evolving collection of paintings, sculptures and instillations (featuring works by highly accomplished painters, such as HR Giger, Michael Hussar, Chet Zar, Shawn Barber and David Stoupakis). Together, the tattoo studio and art gallery bring emotionally intense and profound visual content that submerges the viewer in a distinctive creative atmosphere commanding the senses and moving them to the core.
"Saint Bowie"
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Donnie Green "Bowie Ex Voto" 2015
Oil on a slice of cherry tree.
Stephen Romano Gallery is pleased to announce a very special and historic exhibition: "Saint Bowie",
An exhibition of artist made reliquaries, ex votos, Santos, sigils, altars, ephods, spirit photos and much more
>objects dedicated to communing with Bowie on the other side. participating artists include:
Dolorosa De La Cruz + Barry William Hale + Tine Kinderman + Linnea Strid
Caitlin McCormack + Lori Field + Natan Alexander + Rene Pierre Allain
Colin Christian + Sas Christian + Nyahzul Blanco + Lauren Levato Coyne + Erin O’Shea
Lizz Lopez + Rory Coyne + Inge Vandormael + Travis Lawrence + Chris Haas
Matthew Cox + Ellen Stagg + Donnie Green + Matt Nolen + David Van Gough
Kim Bo Yung + Alexis Murray + Nyugen Smith + Craig LaRotonda + Steven Bradshaw
Gallery proceeds from the exhibition will be donated to support shadhika.org, an American organization which works
toward breaking the cycle of poverty, gender inequality and education, empowering and trying to give economic
self-sufficiency to girls - help them avoid early marriage, being forced into prostitution, or being trafficked.
Alexis Murray "The Queen of Life and Death" 2016
Barry William Hale "Black Star" 2016
Nyahzul Blanco "Starman" 2016 photomontage on aluminum 11 x 14 inches
Ellen Stagg "The Oath" photograph 2016
Lizz Lopez - Bowie Ouija Board - 2016, work in progress.
For further information or visuals please contact Stephen Romano Gallery romanostephen@gmail.com or 646 709 4725
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