Curatorial notes
David Michael Hinnebusch made this painting, Marlo and Paul and Lendog, with, what looks like, loose brushstrokes and vibrant colors, probably working quickly to capture a feeling. You can tell that the process itself was really important to Hinnebusch. Looking closely, the paint is laid on thick in some areas and thinly in others, creating a real sense of texture, a physical presence. The colors are bold, clashing almost, yet somehow working together to create a lively surface. The yellow background is a bit manic, and it brings everything to life. Then there’s that confident lettering at the bottom, like a sign. But a sign for what? Hinnebusch’s paintings remind me a bit of Philip Guston's later works, where figuration and abstraction collide in a similarly raw and honest way. Both artists embrace ambiguity, inviting us to bring our own interpretations to the table. What do you think is going on here?
