Diaspora, Africa – (African Boulevard News) – American artist Nathaniel Mary Quinn’s “Forging Years” exhibition is currently on display in Paris, captivating art enthusiasts from around the world. Quinn’s artwork is known for its ability to evoke a wide range of emotions, while also reflecting on personal experiences and cultural identity.
Quinn’s love for art began when he was just a child, “I began drawing as a child at around the age of three or four years old and ever since, it has been an obsession and for me, it is all that I’ve ever wanted to do. So from then on, throughout the…”
The “Forging Years” exhibition features Quinn’s latest pieces, which are a reflection of his personal journey and trials as a young artist. The exhibit showcases eight large-scale works that include collages of cut-out images of faces and bodies, which are then manipulated and assembled in a way that creates an emotional and thought-provoking effect.
One of the prominent pieces in the exhibition is titled “The Brothers,” which is a tribute to the bond between Quinn and his brother, who was killed at a young age. The piece is made up of various images of different people’s faces, all coming together to form a single portrait of the artist’s brother. It is a powerful ode to the complexities of memory, emotions, and identity.
Quinn’s work has been described by critics as an exploration of the human psyche, race, and the complexities of personal identity. The art world has also been impressed by Quinn’s unique artistic technique, which uses both traditional and unconventional methods to create his masterpieces.
“I use a combination of oil paint, charcoal, paint stick, gouache, pastel, and ink to create the images. The process is intensive, but it allows me to create layers upon layers of images to create the final product,” says Quinn.
The exhibition is open to the public at the Almine Rech Gallery in Paris until the end of the month. Visitors have been wowed by Quinn’s ability to create a deep emotional connection through his work.
“I was blown away by the intensity of emotion that Nathaniel’s work evokes. It is truly breathtaking,” says a visitor to the exhibition.
Quinn’s “Forging Years” exhibition is a testament to the power of art as a tool for self-expression and reflection. Through his work, Quinn has created a space for dialogue around complex issues of race, identity, and the human experience.
