Green bananas, a shoe store, a motorcycle, and an undulating shoreline – all have been recent subjects of Tyson Reeder’s paintings. The artist says he uses everyday imagery to create a work “where color becomes the subject.” In Sunset, he takes the color palette and subject matter of artists like Matisse, Monet, and Bonnard and transforms them into a contemporary scene of casual, effortless beauty. Reeder’s practice includes curatorial projects and performance work, and his work has been included in solo and group shows throughout the US.
Tyson Reeder
SUNSET
2016
acrylic and graphite on linen on panel
44 x 32 inches