Luke Osborn, a BFA student at the Rhode Island School of Design originally from Sausalito, California, showcases his latest paintings and drawings that delve into material experimentation. His works combine paper pulp and gesso, layered and sanded for unique textures and absorbency. Osborn draws inspiration from early Renaissance art, allowing images to evolve organically through a process likened to excavation. A notable musical influence permeates his art, featuring motifs of musical instruments and incorporating rhythmic elements that enhance the visual experience, guiding viewers through the artwork's composition.
I'll sometimes look at early Renaissance painters for compositions, but I hope the image appears on its own. I've heard the metaphor of 'excavation' being tossed around a lot recently, but truthfully it's a good description of the process. I've also noticed a musical theme running through many of the recent works—both literally, with images of trumpets, musical notes, and theater scenes, and formally, with rhythmic elements that guide the viewer's eye through the painting.
These works are part of a material experimentation into collage, mixing paper pulp and gesso, which is then layered and sanded to achieve a specific texture and absorbency.
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