Gabe Langholtz: Untitled

Gabe Langholtz (b. 1971) is an American painter, living and working in Austin, Texas.

 

His work, although primarily representational, is indebted to American Color Field painting, focusing on color relations, pattern making, form and line, with a heavy emphasis on the two-dimensional surface of the canvas. In the tradition of folk art, Langholtz routinely employs the use of mundane cultural objects and / or activities to establish a contemporary narrative, oftentimes drawing on humor, parody, and pastiche as tools for social commentary. 

 

About his work, the artist states, "My new body of work is in many ways a tribute to the artists whose work continues to fascinate and / or inspire me, particularly the late paintings of Philip Guston whose exhibition, 'Philip Guston Now' I had the pleasure of visiting at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston this past January.

 

Through my use of pastiche, I pay homage to the artists I admire while also creating something that is uniquely my own. By exploring the techniques, styles, and subject matter of these artists, I hope to deepen my understanding of their work while at the same time creating something that is beautiful, meaningful, and enduring." - Gabe Langholtz