PATRICK BRENNAN

Head, 2008, ink jet print, 36" x 36"

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I can't help but appreciate the work of Patrick Brennan. He's one of the those at work today, pushing boundaries visually and materially. The first time that I saw Head, I couldn't get over how it operated, shining and inducing a floating sensation. And those popsicle sticks—especially how they're used in Symbol of a New; they're not just introduced as as a collage element, but become the central symbolic element. Patrick's experimentation has been great to watch and we'll be looking forward to seeing more of his work in the near future.

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Untitled, 2009, acrylic and popsicle sticks on panel

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Wild Storage, 2009, acrylic on canvas, 10" x 10"

Never be alone, 2009, acrylic, spray paint and popsicle sticks on wood panel, 20" x 16"

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Moving Hearts (cross painting), 2009, acrylic on wood panel, 18" x 14"
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PART, 2009, acrylic on wood panel, 12" x 12"
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History In Parts (cross painting), 2009, acrylic, collage and spray paint on wood panel, 18" x 14"

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Symbol of a New, 2009, acrylic and popsicle sticks on wood panel, 10" x 8"

You've Got A Friend, 2009, acrylic and spray paint on wood panel, 12" x 9"

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Halloween Painting, 2009, acrylic and collage on canvas, 12" x 9"

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More of Patrick's work can be seen at his website: patrickbrennan.info

Documentation of his first solo show in New York is at: dailyoperation.org