About

 

My name is Arron James McGuire and I am a visual artist residing in Northern Illinois and exhibiting work in central Illinois and throughout the Chicago area . As an abstract painter I use gesturally applied layers of paint for depth and a tactile quality to present viewers with many moments to consider. The compositions are rendered with energy and movement in tandem with bold line work to emphasize and define segments of each piece. Adding and subtracting information coupled with the flowing movement pulls the viewer into the experience and guides their eye around the painting. The resulting experience includes nuanced suggestions living beneath the surface and a certain density of information within each design. Viewers are therefore offered much to enjoy and encouraged to make return visits to discover more upon each viewing.

Ultimately my work invites introspection and contemplation. My goal is to provide a space for myself and for others to reflect upon the complexities of the human experience and to create an opportunity for self-discovery. My paintings are portals. Passageways to another place. I use these portals to invite viewers to journey to another place where they may examine their burdens, gain clarity for themselves, transform, or even enjoy peace.