United 2016

David Michael Hinnebusch made this painting, United, with what looks like acrylic or maybe oil paint on canvas, and it’s a riot of color and form. The surface is alive with a kind of organized chaos. I’m immediately drawn to how Hinnebusch layers his marks. There are these translucent washes of color that peek through bolder, more opaque strokes. Look at the way the yellow and red blend, creating this intense, almost electric energy. It's like the painting is breathing. Then there are these sharp, graphic lines in black that feel almost like they are incised on the paintings surface, adding a layer of depth and dimension. There's a dialogue happening between control and spontaneity, which reminds me of other process based abstract painters like Joan Mitchell. Ultimately, United is a reminder that art is not about answers, but about the questions we ask and the spaces we create for exploration.