42 x 36 in.
Acrylic, Pastel, Spray Paint, Charcoal on Panel
2020

Gino Belassen (b. 1994, Phoenix) derives his work from an affinity with minimalism + abstraction, echoing a process he refers to as subtle over sound. This idea references the physically intensive layering process involved in his work, while also hinting at his internal desire to simply communicate a message or feeling. Deceptive in their simplicity, his paintings convey depths of meaning through handwritten, oft-cryptic words, and abstract imagery scratched through a drying surface, revealing a glimpse into the chaos that lives inside. They reflect the duality of the human condition, marking moments in his personal life + story that only he can truly comprehend.