Wedding Cake 2017

Joshua Flint made "Wedding Cake," with what looks like oils, to create a hazy image of what I assume is a wedding party. I love the way the figures are almost dissolving into the background, achieved with broad brushstrokes and a limited color palette of purples, grays, and whites. The texture is smooth, and the paint seems thinly applied, allowing the canvas to peek through in areas. But it's those dripping rivulets of paint at the bottom that really catch my eye. They create a sense of movement and fluidity, like memories fading or emotions overflowing. It's like the whole scene is in a state of flux, which for me echoes the uncertainty and transformation inherent in the marriage ritual. I'm reminded of Gerhard Richter's blurred photo paintings, but with a softer, more romantic touch. Just like Richter, Flint embraces ambiguity, inviting us to contemplate the fleeting nature of moments and the complexities of human connection.