Chase Lock

And Then What?

48 x 36 ″

Oil on canvas

2021


In And Then What?, Chase Lock deconstructs the traditional portrait into a kaleidoscope of colors, textures, and disjointed forms. The subject’s face is broken into planes, creating a fragmented expression of emotion and thought. The bold strokes and layers of impasto create a palpable sense of anxiety, making the viewer feel as if peering into a moment of profound introspection. The distortion of the face, combined with the chaotic energy, brings forth themes of identity, the constant evolution of self.