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William Gordon Connell
The Radiant Abstraction of Gordon Connell To encounter the work of Gordon Connell is to enter a realm where color and texture engage in a profound, sensory dialogue. A master of contemporary abstraction, Connell does not merely apply pigment to a surface; he orchestrates an experimental process of discovery. His practice is deeply rooted in the exploration of perception and cognition, a pursuit informed by his academic background in ps
ychology from the University of Manchester. This unique intersection of scientific inquiry and artistic intuition allows him to manipulate oil paints and gels to investigate how colors react together, seeking to evoke deep-seated emotions and flickering memories within the viewer. His canvases often serve as battlegrounds for light and shade, where some pieces present a jarring, unsettling blue-green, while others offer the serene, soo…