Circadian Rhythm 2020

Joshua Flint made this painting, Circadian Rhythm, with a kind of dreamy haziness, where edges blur and things seem to float between one state and another. It's like he's painting a memory, or maybe a vision, where the process of remembering is as important as what's being remembered. You can really see the paint at work here. It’s not just about depicting a scene, but about the act of painting itself. The colors are muted, almost washed out, giving the whole piece a ghostly feel. Look closely at the way the light hits the coyote. It's as if the animal is both there and not there, solid but also ephemeral. That contrast really captures the idea of time passing, and how things change and fade. This feels a little like Fairfield Porter, who painted domestic scenes and landscapes with a similar blend of observation and personal feeling. But Flint's work has a more surreal, almost melancholic quality that sets it apart. In the end, it's a reminder that art doesn't have to be about answers. Sometimes, it's enough to ask the right questions.