The Skin of Starlight 2018

Here we see Joshua Flint’s painting, “The Skin of Starlight,” realized with oil on panel. Notice how the canvas breathes with translucent layers of indigo, violet, and strokes of deep teal, conjuring a scene that wavers between visibility and obscuration. Flint uses these formal devices to create a liminal space, questioning our perceptions and what we accept as reality. The figures, rendered with fluid brushstrokes, appear as fleeting impressions rather than solid forms. They reflect a fascination with semiotics where signs and symbols are not fixed but open to interpretation. The ambiguity in Flint's composition is central to understanding the artist's project. The work destabilizes clear distinctions, encouraging us to question the very nature of our observations, asking if what we see is a real depiction or just a projection of our desires and preconceptions. The work presents a continuous interplay of perception and interpretation.