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Goldfinch, booth #221
Solo exhibition by Scott Wolniak
Scott Wolniak paints lively works of accumulated fragments, emulating the imperfect repetition of organic forms. These rhythmic, immersive, and abstracted patterns are rooted in a sense of overwhelming wonder for the natural world, inviting the viewer to sit and soak in the details as they would a secluded garden or forest. At EXPO, Goldfinch will show four pieces shrouded in primary colors: the red Sparks, covered in brief explosive marks; the yellow Golden Clutter, which snakes around itself; the green PBS (Plant Broadcasting System), an elaborate world; and the contemplative blue Garden Window (Moony Painting). “I have a strong heart connection to wild places,” Wolniak writes. This exploration of wildness, from the weeds in the sidewalk to the forests to our internal dialogues, shines through in his work. I’m not sure what’s going on in Wolniak’s head, but I’m happy to see the end results. (SFP) goldfinch-gallery.com