"Morrison's practice has lately revolved around trompe l'œil compositions of everyday objects and tableaux in which dogs' features appear unexpectedly. A snout stands in for the flap of a handbag or juts out from the side of a Pepsi can."
"At first glance, the tableaux appear simply as collections of everyday things like vases, fruit, and cameras. But upon closer inspection, tiny visages appear along with references to dogs, from bones stitched into patchwork backgrounds to the sleepy face of a pooch in the center of a starfish."
"In this series, the artist grapples with what belonging means, from revisiting his childhood home in Maine to thinking about his past decade in New York City to spending two months in Paris."
Stephen Morrison creates vibrant paintings that reflect the joy and absurdity of life, often incorporating dogs into trompe l'œil compositions. His solo exhibition, Dog Show #5: Field Recordings, features objects from his life in Paris, New York City, and Maine. The artworks blend everyday items with dog imagery, evoking nostalgia and calmness. Morrison explores themes of belonging, reflecting on his experiences in different places and the connections to his childhood home in Maine, as well as his time in New York and Paris.
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