
Spotlight Artist
Thomas Paul Raggio
Northeast
Artist Statement
My work is an exploration of linear geometric relationships that
create a transcendental presence. I contemplate every color,
drawing, mark, and placement of line to formulate what I like
to call rhythmic velocities. This term describes the relationship
of color and motion that creates a heartbeat, gives life to the
composition, and opens up a dialogue. The minimalism of the
lines in relation to the canvas or pictorial space forms a new
realm, which dislocates viewers and challenges them to think
beyond the spatial plane.
The foundation of my work centers on the stories created during
my years of travel, as well as the friends, family, and strangers
I have known. These interactions have deeply affected my
approach toward painting, generating dialogues that create the
relationships of the lines and color in my work.
Artist's Additional works
Works shared by the artist outside of their featured New American Paintings selections


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